The Seaside Homecoming

On Devonshire Shores, Book 3

By: Julie Klassen

Narrated by: Elizabeth Jasicki

A SURPRISE HOMECOMING TESTS THE BONDS OF SISTERHOOD AS A HIDDEN PAST COMES TO LIGHT. …

Disgraced eldest sister Claire Summers has been living in exile as companion to a stern great-aunt in Scotland. About to lose her place and longing to be reconciled with her estranged family, Claire sees an advertisement from someone looking for a “respectable female partner” in a Sidmouth boarding house. Is it a sign? She answers the ad, hoping she has not made another reckless mistake. When she meets the handsome, secretive proprietor, she wonders what he’s hiding and if he’s any more trustworthy than the nobleman who betrayed her years ago. Claire is drawn to him even though she fears he will reject her when he discovers her genteel façade hides a less-than-respectable past.

Meanwhile, the Summers family learns their great-aunt has died and Claire has disappeared without a word. The sisters rally together to find their lost sibling, but will their unexpected reunion heal old wounds and rekindle their bonds … or deepen the divide?

Return to the captivating Devonshire coast as the Summers sisters navigate romance, second chances, and the enduring strength of sisterhood in the face of adversity.

©2024 Julie Klassen (P)2024 Recorded Books

So beautifully written

A poignant warm and rich story full of wonderful characters, repairing of relationships, love and community. I cried a few times with just how heartwarming some of the interactions were between the sisters.

The message of faith

It broke my heart the way Claire felt she “was not worthy”, but the message of God’s love and forgiveness was profound.

Love this series

Everything about this series is wonderful. The continuation about the Summers’s family is perfect. Great narration. Excited for the next installment.

Great series!

Love this series and the author! Clean, Christian romance story that would entertain all readers. (Or listeners in this case!)

I adored returning to this delightful series!

The Seaside Homecoming is another beautiful, heartwarming installment in the beloved On Devonshire Shores series! Julie Klassen reminds us in this celebrated 20th book why she’s such a favorite author. It definitely grabbed hold & didn’t let go. It’s the much anticipated story of Claire, the prodigal daughter & mysterious, frequently mentioned sister who’s been living in Scotland. Her lovely story was all I hoped for & introduced new amazing characters while including much loved favorites.

Claire Summers made a mistake several years ago when she succumbed to the flattery of a charmer & agreed to elope to Gretna Green. With a reputation in taters & no anticipated marriage, she flees to Scotland to live with an old austere great-aunt. Claire spends lonely days in penitence & serving her aunt after her father disowned her & forbid her to come home. When her aunt dies, Claire must make her way in the world. Seeing an advertisement seeking a boarding house partner, she readily travels to Sidmouth for a new adventure which happens to be where her estranged family is living.

The boarding house owner is the handsome, Scottish Mr. Hammond with a delightful young daughter with Indian heritage who readily takes to Claire, & her companion who’s skeptical of Claire. William has his own secrets & as Claire unravels them, she questions whether her hopes at love may be dashed again. She also has the opportunity to see her family again. Her sisters have been valiantly searching for her & are happy to be reunited, but their mother still clings to their father’s wishes. Will Claire ever find forgiveness & acceptance?

I adored this sweet story! Claire’s undergone a tremendous transformation & gained wisdom & strength. She’s ever mindful of her mother’s wishes & does her best to honor her while forging a new tentative relationship. I loved seeing her with her sisters again. The sweet romance, little mysteries & surprises, & endearing boarders at both boarding houses made this another charming addition in the series. I also loved the Indian culture fused throughout & Claire’s relationship with Mira.

The audiobook was fantastic! The narrator did a wonderful job bringing each of the characters to life. There were several different accents which the narrator beautifully rendered. I thoroughly enjoyed listening.

Highly recommend! If you’re a fan of Jane Austen & Little Women, this is a must read. Can’t wait for the next book! I received an advanced complimentary copy from the author & publisher. All opinions are my own & voluntarily provided.

Could have sworn I was there

Julie Klassen is one of my favorite authors. I have read everything she has written thus far and look forward to another two volumes in the series, so we can discover what happens with Sarah and Mr Henshaw and of course Georgie and Colin I suspect? Who knows but it will be wonderful entertainment!! How I wish Masterpiece Theater or Angel Network would pick this up and put it to visual.

Sweet story of forgiveness and redemption,

This was a great read. I really loved the main character development. The romance was light and wholesome.

A real good listen

Another great story from Julia Klassen! I believe this is one of her best, I could not put it down! This series has been well worth a listen, this story is about Clare and shows just how unfair life was in this time period when a lady has an indiscretion and how it affects her life sometimes forever. After finishing the story it made me glad I was not born in this period it was so unjust and without giving too much away, I think I was mostly disappointed in her mother.
I do highly recommend this book and am looking forward to the next one where I’m hoping Sarah finally finds her own happiness.

Enjoyable continuation of the series

I enjoyed this continuation of the Sea View series. Klassen and the narrator handled the vast cast of characters well.

The bond of sisters

I liked the relationships between sisters and their growth as they struggled to find a new life so different from the one in which they had been raised.