Silent Governess, The
by:
Julie Klassen (author)
Believing herself guilty of a crime, Olivia Keene flees her home, eventually stumbling upon a grand estate where an elaborate celebration is in progress. But all is not as joyous as it seems.Lord Bradley has just learned a terrible secret, which, if exposed, will change his life forever. When he...
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Believing herself guilty of a crime, Olivia Keene flees her home, eventually stumbling upon a grand estate where an elaborate celebration is in progress. But all is not as joyous as it seems.Lord Bradley has just learned a terrible secret, which, if exposed, will change his life forever. When he glimpses a figure on the grounds, he fears a spy or thief has overheard his devastating news. He is stunned to discover the intruder is a scrap of a woman with her throat badly injured. Fearing she will spread his secret, he gives the girl a post and confines her to his estate. As Olivia and Lord Bradley's secrets catch up with them, will their hidden pasts ruin their hope of finding love?
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9780764207075 (0764207075)
ASIN: 0764207075
Publish date: 2010-01-01
Publisher: Bethany House Publishers
Pages no: 448
Edition language: English
An enjoyable 'period' novel, with just enough 'intrigue' to keep you hooked. The tension never got to the level of those old gothic novels, but it was definitely enough to raise your curiosity. I quite enjoyed it. The Christian content was present, but very understated, though. I thought it could ha...