The Painter`s Daughter by Julie Klassen (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Painter`s Daughter by Julie Klassen From Julie Klassen, a top author of inspirational regency romance. In dire straits, Sophie Dupont must marry a stranger to secure her future. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Sophie Dupont, daughter of a portrait painter, assists her father in his studio, keeping her own artwork out of sight. She often walks the cliffside path along the north Devon coast, popular with artists and poets. Its where she met the handsome Wesley Overtree, the first man to tell her shes beautiful. Captain Stephen Overtree is accustomed to taking on his brothers neglected duties. Home on leave, hes sent to find Wesley. Knowing his brother rented a cottage from a fellow painter, he travels to Devonshire and meets Miss Dupont, the painters daughter. Hes startled to recognize her from a miniature portrait he carries with him--one of Wesleys discarded works. But his happiness plummets when he realizes Wesley has left her with child and sailed away to Italy in search of a new muse. Wanting to do something worthwhile with his life, Stephen proposes to Sophie. He does not offer love, or even a future together, but he can save her from scandal. If he dies in battle, as he believes he will, shell be a respectable widow with the protection of his family. Desperate for a way to escape her predicament, Sophie agrees to marry a stranger and travel to his familys estate. But at Overtree Hall, her problems are just beginning. Will she regret marrying Captain Overtree when a repentant Wesley returns? Or will she find herself torn between the father of her child and her growing affection for the husband she barely knows?" Back Cover Praise for Julie Klassen "Regency romance with secrets, hidden rooms, and of course, romance. . . . Julie Klassen has hit this one out of the ballpark."-- RT Book Reviews "Jane Austen meets Victoria Holt in Christy Award-winning Klassens latest deliciously spooky and sweetly romantic historical." -- Booklist "Klassen has combined all kinds of reader-favorite elements in this mystery romance. . . . A gem for Regency and inspirational readers alike."-- Bookpage Sophie Dupont assists her father in his studio, keeping her own artwork out of sight. In private, she paints the picturesque north Devon coast, popular with artists--including handsome Wesley Overtree, who seems more interested in Sophie than the landscape. Captain Stephen Overtree is accustomed to taking on his brother Wesleys responsibilities. Near the end of his leave, he is sent to find his brother and bring him home. Upon reaching Devonshire, however, Stephen is stunned to learn Wesley has sailed for Italy and left his hosts daughter in serious trouble. Stephen feels duty-bound to act, and strangely protective of the young lady, who somehow seems familiar. Wanting to make some recompense for his own past failings as well as his brothers, Stephen proposes to Miss Dupont. He does not offer love, but marriage "in name only" to save her from scandal. If he dies in battle, as he fears, she will at least be a respectable widow.Desperate for a way to escape her predicament, Sophie finds herself torn between her first love and this brooding man she barely knows. Dare she wait for Wesley to return? Or should she elope with the captain and pray she doesnt come to regret it?DISCUSSION QUESTIONS INCLUDED Author Biography Bestselling, award-winning author Julie Klassen loves all things Jane--Jane Eyre and Jane Austen. A graduate of the University of Illinois, Julie worked in publishing for sixteen years and now writes full-time. She and her husband have two sons and live in St. Paul, Minnesota. Learn more at Long Description Julie Klassen Is the Gold Standard for Inspirational Regency Fiction Sophie Dupont, daughter of a portrait painter, assists her father in his studio, keeping her own artwork out of sight. She often walks the cliffside path along the north Devon coast, popular with artists and poets. Its where she met the handsome Wesley Overtree, the first man to tell her shes beautiful.Captain Stephen Overtree is accustomed to taking on his brothers neglected duties. Home on leave, hes sent to find Wesley. Knowing his brother rented a cottage from a fellow painter, he travels to Devonshire and meets Miss Dupont, the painters daughter. Hes startled to recognize her from a miniature portrait he carries with him--one of Wesleys discarded works. But his happiness plummets when he realizes Wesley has left her with child and sailed away to Italy in search of a new muse.Wanting to do something worthwhile with his life, Stephen proposes to Sophie. He does not offer love, or even a future together, but he can save her from scandal. If he dies in battle, as he believes he will, shell be a respectable widow with the protection of his family.Desperate for a way to escape her predicament, Sophie agrees to marry a stranger and travel to his familys estate. But at Overtree Hall, her problems are just beginning. Will she regret marrying Captain Overtree when a repentant Wesley returns? Or will she find herself torn between the father of her child and her growing affection for the husband she barely knows? Details ISBN0764210726 Author Julie Klassen Short Title PAINTERS DAUGHTER Language English ISBN-10 0764210726 ISBN-13 9780764210723 Media Book Format Paperback Residence St. Paul, MN, US Birth 1964 DEWEY FIC Publication Date 2015-12-01 UK Release Date 2015-12-01 Imprint Bethany House Publishers, a division of Baker Publishing Group Place of Publication Ada, MI Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2015-12-01 NZ Release Date 2015-12-01 US Release Date 2015-12-01 Pages 460 Publisher Baker Publishing Group Year 2015 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:100721417;

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