The House of Closed Doors by Jane Steen

The House of Closed Doors by Jane Steen Book Summary

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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.

The House of Closed Doors Book Details

Book Name The House of Closed Doors
Genre Historical
Author Jane Steen
Published 25 June 2012, Monday
Price $5.99
E-Book Size 786.38 KB

The House of Closed Doors by Jane Steen Book Reviews

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Beasox

The House of Closed Doors. Great read. Really enjoyed it!

Mjp1952

Adventurous and entertaining. Great read. I love stories about strong independent women!! Very entertaining.

Angela.er

Great. Its a great book, i loved it.

SaRaH *

Catchy Story. I liked the story and plot of this book. However, there were too many grammatical errors and sometimes it was a little choppy in writing. I did enjoy the book!

KWJN

Excellent Read!!. This a book I’d never read based on my criteria. But, I liked the synopsis. I am very impressed and glad I read it, which are understatement. The characters become real and while reading you are there. It does become a page turner. I had to find out what happened! The Victorian era fascinates me. And, Nell is quite the rebel of those times. I will be reading more this series and hope to find Jane’s ghostly series too!

H for Happy

What a read!. Such an easy read...the storyline is nicely done! Can't wait to read the entire series!

Slapstickgum

Excellent!. This author is phenomenal, the hard test were engaging from the first chapter. I wish it didn't end and I hope there is a sequel. Loved this book, highly recommend.

Technomoron

Enjoyed this book!. House of Closed doors was very well written, but was a bit slow at times. Overall, a very enjoyable read.

Kumafish

Pregnancy doesn’t define a woman. I appreciated the fact that while the protagonist does get pregnant, she doesn’t let pregnancy define her. The author portrayed her as a strong, independent character very effectively.

Mathnana

Determined to be true to thine own self.. 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.

Joanniebow

Joanniebow/ house of closed doors. Excellent read! I found a new favorite author.

Dotti Jay

The House of Closed Doors. The House of Closed Doors was a very good & interesting read, a page turner. I would readily recommend it to other readers, & look forward to reading more books by this author.

Westerread

Cheerful, intriguing; lighthearted yet substantive. I so enjoyed my afternoon with these characters!

Jimbobdaddy1

Good Read. Gives a good picture of the standing of women prior to women’s rights.

Xoxoxoxxok

Brilliantly written. I was hooked from the beginning. I enjoyed the strength of Nell and her dedication to her friends and family. The role of a woman at this time was well written. I can’t wait to see where her journey leads.

Happy gramma2022

House of Closed Doors by Jane Steen. What an amazing writer! I was spellbound from the very first page! Can’t wait to read more from Jane Steen!

Littleone42u

The house of closed doors. I found this book to be delightful. Easy to read and the story line flowed. Looking forward to reading more about Nell and Martin

StephieAnn6

Great read!. 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.

AlaskasACountry

Loved It. This book drew me in and kept me turning the pages. I loved every minute enveloped in the story, and can't wait to read the rest of the series!

Brenda622

Gripping story!. Good story of what it was like to be a unwed mother in Victorian times! The plot of our heroine grabs you and leaves you wanting more! Highly recommend!

Dianalyn1

House of closed doors. So so very good

MiaDecember

Great Read. 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.

Jsonshine

The House of Closed Doors. I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know the main character and what she went through, especially the emotional roller coaster.

Lilmsmess

It was good if you like that kinda thing.. It was interesting, kind’ve a slow read… not exactly my cup of tea.

Ohmsonam

Very much enjoyed. I was thrilled to read a book that brought pictures in my mind of all the events happening. The writing is brilliant and intriguing. I highly recommend this book and I can’t wait to read the next one.

NajanMa

Refreshing Period Piece. Steen does a good job of navigating her characters though the post-CIvil War era where a young girl is given so little information about sexuality that she believes nothing drastic will happen if you are not lying down. She is, of course, wrong and finds herself with few options for her future — although she manages to keep some control as she refuses to tell the name of the father skirting the trap of marriage. She is, however, sent to a "poor farm” as an unwed mother where her views of accepted societal norms are further stretched. The characters are believable, the twists are refreshing, the historical references lend a sense of reality. I appreciate the PG quality of the writing as it means I do not have to hide it from my junior-highers. Although there are issues that demand further investigation in the next 2 books of the series, this first book comes to a satisfying conclusion that does not leave you feeling like you got gypped in the end. I look forward to reading both of the sequels.

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ElamapEnna

Not What I Expected But Not Bad At All.. 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.

Greatgrandma 8

Great book. Loved this book.

Mom1340

Closed Doors. 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!!

Harleysof1972

The House Of Closed Doors. Very good read!

Momma Leew

Enjoyable Mystery. This book is great for both historical fiction and mystery lovers.

Trena10

A house of closed doors. One of those books you just can't put down - you just want to know what is going to happen next. The mystery and secrecy keeps you in suspense to the very end

Eitel19

Heart wrenching book. I enjoyed this book and hope to purchase the next one soon. I was born in 1939, but remember the places my family talked about. Some of them were still being used in my early life. Thank you for the informing book. Sincerely Marjorie Leatherwood

Dog mystery lover

Truly active reading with a great selection of scenes and characters.. Loved this book with the evil Hiram, sweet Tess, independent Nell, and loyal Martin. The author uses imagery words that are so easy to picture. You will love this book!

Ralphnun1

The House of Closed Doors. Excellent story and thank God I didn’t live in that time era. I was very sad that I had to purchase the next book to find out the conclusion.

Proctorasshole

The House of Closed Doors by Jane Steen. I throughly enjoyed the very strong female protagonist Nell who became stronger yet more compassionate with struggles that were common during the Victorian time period she lived in. A stellar group of characters in this book created a wonderful experience and seem very familiar to the reader as they work together to solve mysteries but most importantly find a special bond with each other. KSW

Cappyjane

The House of Closed Doors. Excellent! I love Historical Fiction, and this book certainly fills the bill. Hated to see the end, but will look for Ms Steen’s next two books.

Just Jill's Jots

The House of Closed Doors. I read to be educated, or entertained... this story did both very well! The characters were delightful, the "mystery" intriguing, the history interesting, and the solution believable. I had a hard time putting it down! The only bad thing is now I need to get book 2 so that I can see what happens next. Great read.

AuntGiggles

Heat warming and couldn’t put it down. I’m planning on reading the rest of her series.

SuzeNo1

The House of Closed Doors. I enjoyed this book.

Read463

Do not pass up this one!. Excellent! Story line grabs you and you cannot put down. Climax and ending were both well written and leaves you absorbed in the story line.

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BCGhostbear

Historic. Book is well written and historic background is close to actual. This young, spirited woman, who, as the time period would admit, did not learn the where with all of what happens to a woman who gets into a situation re men/women. Nell is a stubborn young person who acts sometimes without thinking until she is compromised and must leave her home for a ‘Poor House’ which is below her station. Nell learns to become more of an adult when her child is born and also learns to stand up for herself with the help of a few wonderful people. I liked the book and will get the next in the series to see how well Nell does with her adventures of life.

Snowbirdont

The House of Closed Doors. Interesting book. We’ve come a long way. As a modern woman this story is frightening. How times have changed, but not for all.

Minutcka

The house of closed doors. Excellent reading…great characters who captured one imagination, great story of a young woman’s struggles with life in a restricted environment! Now onto the next adventure! Thank you for the writing! Warms the heart!,

Sabian1992

Behind Closed Doors. I enjoyed this novel and find it astonishing that woman had to succumb to the male in the household.

Jaclyn 253

Page Turner. Excellent book, mystery, intrigue and hints of romance. I kept having to read the next chapter, very good book!

Renee Bakker

The House of Closed Doors. A good, entertaining read! The story was fresh and was not predictable. Read this!

4clockman69

The house of closed doors. This is the first novel by this author that I have read. It was thoroughly enjoyable. I found it hard to put down and read it in jig time which is always a sight to me that it is my kind of book . I look forward to reading the next one. Regards, Mary Marthinsen.

Jo-gra

House of closed doors. Intriguing novel, well written with good storyline.

Recoveryphase

Incredibly well written. I’ve read lots of free books on Bookbub that were sadly mediocre. This book is well researched and beautifully written. No more thinking that passages clashed, grammar was poor and plots implausible. Strong characters and no gratuitous sentimentality. Finally a book here that I was desperate to finish.

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About Author "Jane Steen"

Jane Elizabeth Steen (born 1964) is a British Church of England bishop. Since June 2021, she has served as the Bishop of Lynn, a suffragan bishop in the Diocese of Norwich. Previously, from 2013 to 2021, she served as Archdeacon of Southwark; and before that, from 2005 to 2013, she served as Canon Chancellor of Southwark Cathedral, and also as Director of Ministerial Education and Canon Theologian for the Diocese of Southwark. Early life and education Steen was born in 1964 in Thornton Heath, Surrey, England. She was educated at the Old Palace School, an all-girls private school in London. From 1983 to 1987, she studied English literature at Newnham College, Cambridge. She graduated from the University of Cambridge with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in 1988; as per tradition, her BA was promoted to a Master of Arts (MA Cantab) degree in 1990. She then spent a year working with elderly and disabled people in East Barnet, London.In 1988, Steen returned to Newnham College, Cambridge....

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