Lady of Milkweed Manor

I think I have a new favorite author...I'm more than halfway through her published books and haven't found a dud yet. This one was so interesting and unusual and well written that I stayed up way late (3 am) to read the whole thing in one sitting.
One of the best things about Klassen's books (other than the excellent stories, characters, and writing) is the romance. It isn't all touchy-feely-overmuch-desire-y. The characters act like grown-ups and figure out how to communicate with each other in an adult way. And there isn't swooning over a shirtless man and a woman's incredible palpitations over such things. Yes, there are grown-up topics mentioned, but it isn't silly, and her heroes and heroines are attracted to each other for the qualities of their hearts. The focus is on the real-life issues, not just the “Let's get the hero/heroine hitched” aspect; often that feels almost like a side issue. As a result, the books feel authentic and realistic, as though they might really have happened.
And I love the incredible historical details she includes! The tales in this book about the life of a wet-nurse of the day were fascinating.