The House of Closed Doors - Jane Steen

The House of Closed Doors

By Jane Steen

  • Release Date: 2012-06-25
  • Genre: Historical Mysteries
Score: 4
4
From 1,698 Ratings
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Description

Heedless. Stubborn. Disgraced.

Small town Illinois, 1870: "My stepfather was not particularly fond of me to begin with, and now that he'd found out about the baby, he was foaming at the mouth."

Desperate to avoid marriage, Nell Lillington refuses to divulge the name of her child's father and accepts her stepfather's decision that the baby be born at a Poor Farm and discreetly adopted.

Until an unused padded cell is opened and two small bodies fall out.

Nell is the only resident of the Poor Farm who is convinced the unwed mother and her baby were murdered, and rethinks her decision to abandon her own child to fate. But even if she manages to escape the Poor Farm with her baby she may have no safe place to run to.

Reviews

  • Great read!

    5
    By StephieAnn6
    I am notoriously not a fan of period pieces (movies or books) and when I began reading this book, within one chapter I was hooked! This is by far the most I’ve ever enjoyed a historical themed book. The twists and turns are so well written and the emotional journey is just amazing. I am so pleasantly surprised. I am officially now a fan of this author! I will absolutely be continuing this series.

  • It was good if you like that kinda thing.

    3
    By Lilmsmess
    It was interesting, kind’ve a slow read… not exactly my cup of tea.

  • The House of Closed Doors

    5
    By jsonshine
    I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know the main character and what she went through, especially the emotional roller coaster.

  • House of Closed Doors by Jane Steen

    5
    By happy gramma2022
    What an amazing writer! I was spellbound from the very first page! Can’t wait to read more from Jane Steen!

  • Great book

    5
    By Greatgrandma 8
    Loved this book.

  • Not What I Expected But Not Bad At All.

    3
    By ElamapEnna
    I enjoyed the story very much but it was not the murder-mystery I was hoping for at all. Very well written but a bit too tame for my tastes.

  • Adventurous and entertaining

    4
    By Mjp1952
    Great read. I love stories about strong independent women!! Very entertaining.

  • Great Read

    5
    By MiaDecember
    Page turner…I am usually not into Historical Fiction, but I really enjoyed this. Nell was the perfect YA, navigating unexpected motherhood with grace and dignity despite the circumstances she was forced into. Nell refuses to marry or disclose the father of the child. The friends she makes while away from her family help shape her independence. Her family and extended family teach her and try her patience, and one member nearly kills her and her child. An easy thrilling read.

  • Closed Doors

    5
    By Mom1340
    Very interesting and and kept me anxious to read more every day I had some time to get back to the book. Defy a good read!!

  • Determined to be true to thine own self.

    5
    By mathnana
    A tale that brings emotion. It draws you into the lives of the characters from the very beginning. It is difficult to stop reading as you need to find what comes next. A story that tells of difficult times & decisions & determination.

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