The Silent Governess by Julie Klassen (Bestselling author of The Apothecary’s Daughter).
Olivia Keene is fleeing her own secret.
She never intended to overhear his.
But now that she has, what is Lord Bradley to do with her? He cannot let her go, for were the truth to get out, he would lose everything – his reputation, his inheritance, his very home.
He gives Miss Keene little choice but to accept a post at Brightwell Court, where he can make certain she does not spread what she heard. Keeping an eye on the young woman as she cares for the children, he finds himself drawn to her, even as he struggles against the growing attraction. The clever Miss Keene is definitely hiding something.
Moving, mysterious, and romantic, The Silent Governess takes readers inside the intriguing life of a nineteenth-century governess in an English manor house where all is not as it appears.— from back cover of The Silent Governess
Its been several years since I’ve read any kind of fiction. The first Christian literature I EVER read was Christian Fiction. I couldn’t get enough of the wholesomeness that fiction could bring. I ventured out into non-fiction as I began to grow in my faith.
It was refreshing to pick this chunky book up. Admittedly, it took me a while to read. Not because of its 50 chapters and 438 pages, mind you, but I had to carve out the time.
I knew from the start (because I liked the cover…isn’t “she” cute?) that I wouldn’t be disappointed. I was right!
I’ll bet you’re wondering what those secrets are. You know that I can’t tell ya! Not even a spoiler. BUT, here is a link to a sample (the Prologue and Chapter 1).
Another thing that I liked about The Silent Governess is the author’s inclusion of Discussion questions.
I am looking forward to reading Julie’s book The Apothecary’s Daughter.
You can find this book for purchase (retail $14.99) from BethanyHouse; a division of Baker Publishing Group here, Christian Book or Amazon.com
Disclaimer: BethanyHouse provided a free copy of this resource for me to review. I share my personal, honest opinion of the product (good, bad or indifferent). I have not received any financial compensation for this review.