I very much enjoyed this book. As always, Klassen has done an outstanding job bringing the story alive through vivid description, historically accurate detail, and interesting characters. With a thread of mystery winding through the plot, the reader is drawn through book. Unexpected twists in the plot keep it interesting - I could hardly put it down.
What I most liked was the look inside the 19th century English Manor House. From the tensions between the servants and the tutor, and the in between nature of his position (not family, but higher than a servant) to the look at the life of the maids, I found the detail quite interesting.
I also enjoyed the glimpse of Cornwall history found in this book.
The only thing I didn't like was the "Jane Eyre" part of the plot. I won't give any spoilers here, but it just seemed to me that one of the major plot lines was quite similar to Bronte's work.
Overall, I found it do be a good piece of historical fiction.

*I must mention that I received a complimentary review copy of this book from Bethany House in exchange for a honest opinion.

I liked the characters, the clues unraveling the mystery, and the ominously dangerous moments. A good regency era novel.

Emma’s father seemed to lose his enthusiasm and joy for teaching following his wife’s death. Determined to see her father happy again, Emma convinces her father to accept a private tutoring position for the two young sons of a baron. The older two sons were students at their boarding school years before and Emma is sure that some time away from home will be beneficial for both of them.

The manor holds many secrets – strange noises at night, odd behaviors from those living in the home, things disappearing from Emma’s room – all difficult to explain.

The older sons of the baron, Phillip and Henry Weston, are no strangers to Emma but with all that is happening in the house, Emma isn’t sure who to trust. Her past experiences with Henry make it even more difficult to trust him. During the time Henry attended the boarding school, he played endless tricks on Emma and the current happenings at the manor seem to mimic many of his pranks.

Emma’s emotions are conflicted though. Even though her past experience with Henry has been difficult, their present conversations and interactions tell her heart that he cannot be behind all of the secrets currently happening. She is torn between the friendship she holds with Phillip and the growing friendship with Henry.

When Emma stumbles onto a huge family secret, she believes all of the mysterious happenings in the manor will cease – but instead things grow even more difficult. Who should Emma trust for her safety and her heart?

My Thoughts on The Tutor’s Daughter
In a sense, this book reminded me of a cross between an Austen and Bronte book. The mysterious happenings in an old English manor, the troubling family secret – all combine together to make The Tutor’s Daughter a wonderful book from Klassen. Out of all of the books that I’ve read by her, this is one of my favorites {close behind is The Apothecary's Daughter}.

The relationship history between the main character Emma and the two brothers adds to the mystery behind the story, especially since there is a time difference and the reader knows there is some skew in perspective based on the ages of the characters. The development of the various relationships is fun to read and

Out of the entire story, I truly appreciate the big ‘family secret’ – which in that time frame would have been something that was very misunderstood and hidden. Klassen handles this situation well and even provides further explanation of the issue during that time period at the end of the book to help the reader understand it. {I can’t say more without spoiling some of the plot line}.

Add in a lot of suspense, several other parallel story lines that will intrigue you, and you have another great book from Klassen that you will want to add to your shelves {or your Kindle library}. Here are a few more books by Julie Klassen that I have also enjoyed: The Maid of Fairbourne Hall, The Girl in the Gatehouse, The Silent Governess, The Apothecary's Daughter, and Lady of Milkweed Manor. If you enjoy period fiction, you will really enjoy her books!

I loved this visit to old England. The Tutor's Daughter is a mystery with a bit of romance. The mystery goes to almost the end and was a surprise to me.
Emma Smallwood and her father have accepted an invite to go and teach the younger son's of Sir Giles Weston, Rowan and Julian. Emma hopes that this change from the school he runs will help revive him from his depression.
Lady Weston meets them at the door, very surprised they are there. They are later shown to their rooms and told to stay away from the North Wing?
Emma and her Dad are also reunited with their formal pupils Henry and Phillip Weston. Emma harbors feelings for Phillip, where as Henry was always teasing and pulling pranks on her. There is also a young girl at their home, Lizzie Henshaw, who is Lady Weston's Ward. It will take you quite awhile to decide if she is a friend or a foe?
Henry Weston I found to be wonderful God loving man, he seems to really care for most anyone, including risking his own life.
Sit down and have a cup of tea, and enjoy this great story.

I received this book through Litfuse Publicity Tours, and was not required to give a positive review.

A lover of all things Jane Austen and a devoted Downton Abbey fan, I was thrilled to review a new historical fiction from the British Austen era, written by a modern author. The Tutor's Daughter has been a delightful read and one I look forward to picking up every night at bedtime. I was quickly captivated by the characters and the curious plot line that author Julie Klassen has developed.

Klassen has a way of making her readers feel quite connected to the hearts of her characters and while the book reads a bit quicker than an Austen novel, it has the same charm and historical interest, and the feel of old-time gothic romance. If you're looking for a fun read that will transport you to another time period, I highly recommend The Tutor's Daughter.

I loved this book! This is one of the best books I've read in a long time. Emma Smallwood is the tutor's daughter. She and her father travel to Ebbington Manor to teach the younger two Weston sons. Emma remembers the elder two brothers, Phillip and Henry, from their years at her father's academy. Soon after the Smallwoods arrive at the Westons, strange things start to happen. Someone is playing pranks and entering Emma's room, and it seems that everyone has secrets. As the pranks escalate, the secrets start coming to light, and some are rather disturbing.

This novel has everything that I look for in a book: spiritual truth, family, relationships, romance, mystery, suspense, intrigue. The characters are wonderful; the setting is beautiful. The story is well-paced with many surprises. The christian element is strong. I enjoyed it from beginning to end, and I would highly recommend it!

Another winner by Julie Klassen. Loved the Tutor's Daughter just as much as all the other Klassen books I've read before!

“The Tutor’s Daughter” by Julie Klassen is an excellent book! I have read several of Julie Klassen’s books before and had high expectations on this book. These expectations were exceeded! A book of fine quality and obvious research, this book was accurate, historically, as far as I could tell, and had an interesting plot that will hook you from the start.

Emma Smallwood and her father run a small, private school. When all their students have left, and Emma senses her father getting somewhat depressed, she contacts the father of two of her previous students, knowing he has two more sons, and asking whether or not he is interested in having them attend the Smallwood school. She receives a letter back inviting the Smallwoods to his (the Weston) estate, and Emma and her father pack their bags.

Phillip and Henry Weston remember their childhood teacher and his daughter, and are pleased, for the most part, to see the Smallwoods again. Both find that they think of Emma fondly.

Not only does Emma have to deal with seeing the elder Weston sons again, one whom she was great friends with and the other who always played practical jokes on her, but there are several mysterious noises at the Weston estate. She senses that the Westons are hiding things from her, and is suspicious. Beyond that, Emma keeps hearing someone in her bedroom at night. Will she figure out what is going on, as well as which brother to trust with her heart?

Thank you so much to Net Galley and Bethany House publishers for providing me with a copy of this book to read and review. This was one of the best books I have read in a while, because of not only the mystery but the depth of the characters and the plot.

Julie Klassen has become my new favorite author! I absolutely loved this book. The way she sets the scene makes you feel like your right there with the characters and her story line is very believable. The setting of this book is in the year 1817. I think this time period is fun to read about and imagine what it would of been like to live back then. I've learned a lot about the history of this time period by reading her historical fiction books. This book is full of mysterious piano playing at night, people keeping secrets and of course, romance. If your looking for a book that is reminiscent of Jane Eyre and Jane Austen, then pick up this book. You won't be disappointed!

**I received this book free from Bethany House Publishers in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

Romance and intrigue abound in The Tutor's Daughter. I never would have expected so many mysterious, crooked, and dangerous events in a Regency romance, but this one will keep you guessing! The setting is perfect for a dark and dangerous story, while the heroine makes the best of her situation and goes about her business with bold bravery. While Emma definitely undergoes a transformation in the pages of this book, she will become your hero, as well!

Klassen paints vivid pictures of life in the Regency era with her most recent work, much as she does in The Maid of Fairbourne Hall, but in The Tutor's Daughter the location plays a part as big as the time period. It is not only clothing and social class that set the scene, but also the lonely cliffs, the destructive sea, and the large estate that take center stage in this book. You can't help but picture it all as you read.

Early in the story I thought I knew the ending, which is always a bit disappointing, but Klassen through so many twists and turns into the plot that although I had one part right, I was kept guessing through the entire book. I could never have fully imagined the story she imagined! Finding a surprise in every chapter makes me a happy reader.

Emma Smallwood and her dad have been invited to the Weston family’s Cornwall estate to tutor their two young boys. They tutored the two oldest two years before, but the new Lady Weston didn’t want to send her boys anywhere, so her husband decided to hire the Smallwood’s in house. The Smallwood’s were surprised on arrival that they were not expected, that Mr. Weston failed to let anyone know about them coming. And with the unwelcome they rec’d along with the secrets that seemed to pop up around every corner, well this was turning out to be an eventful stay.

I really enjoyed reading The Tutor’s Daughter. The characters were well created and they all seemed so real life all throughout the story. The plot keeps readers reading because there is so much going on. Starting the action with a big misunderstanding between Mr. Weston and Lady Weston, causing friction between everyone. Then all of the mystery and secrets that seem to be going on, and were there really ghost? Where else would all the night noises be coming from? And I loved the interaction between Phillip and Henry and Emma. Is it Phillip that is attracted to Emma, or would it be Henry? Or could it be the person sneaking into Emma’s room at night? Questions, questions! And they can all be answered in Julie Klassen’s new book, “The Tutor’s Daughter.” I highly recommend this book to you historical readers out there. And really, if you just want a good read, make this one your choice!