Olivia Keene runs from her hometown, terrified someone will discover her secret. Her plan to seek employment at a girl's school is sidelined when she overhears a private conversation between Lord Bradley and his father. Fearful she'll reveal the sensitive nature of his words, he forces her into staying at his estate as an under nurse.Lord Bradley marvels as Olivia takes care of her young charges. With nowhere to turn, she stays on as governess. Questions remain in his mind about her trustworthiness.
Julie Klassen paints vivid pictures of the time period, the prevailing social structures, and the dilemmas facing both men and women in nineteenth century England. A Christy Award-winning author, Julie left me hungry for more of her stories .
Don't miss this excellent historical romance.
Note: No fee was received for this recommendation/review. I won the book in a blog contest and thoroughly enjoyed it.
I'm glad that you enjoyed it. :)
ReplyDeleteI absolutely loved this book! Looks like I'm in good company. I really like the way Klassen writes and the story was very engaging.
ReplyDeleteHi Stina Rose -
ReplyDeleteThank you again! My mother is reading the book now and enjoying it. :)
Blessings,
Susan
Hi Carla -
ReplyDeleteI've read, "The Apothecary's Daughter," and her other book, "The Lady of Milkweed Manor," is on my Wish List. :)
Blessings,
Susan
Now this sounds like a fantastic story!! I love girls with secrets:)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Susan
Loved this book! :) Great review.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Karen
It sounds wonderful! Thanks for the recommendation. :-)
ReplyDeleteHi Karen -
ReplyDeleteLOL! It looks like everyone read this book already. :)
Blessings,
Susan
Hi Shannon -
ReplyDeleteI think you can see from the comments it's an excellent book.
Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
Blessings,
Susan :)
You know I love the historicals! Thanks for another great review!
ReplyDeleteHi Jill -
ReplyDeleteI'm becoming quite a fan of the genre myself. :)
Blessings,
Susan
Hi Kristen -
ReplyDeleteThis heroine and hero both have secrets. Julie did a great job keeping the tension at a high level.
Blessings,
Susan :)
i love a character with lots of secrets. Looks like a good one, Susan. Thanks for the review.
ReplyDeleteHi Heather -
ReplyDeleteYou're not alone. :) It certainly livens up a story.
Blessings,
Susan
Secrets keep me reading! And there's something intriguing about a governess, too.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your time in reveiwing this, Susan.
It's always so fun to enjoy a good book. Thanks for the recommendation.
ReplyDeleteI'm always reading that readers in America want historical American novels. But I'm seeing more and more historical novels set in Ireland, Scotland, and England. This looks like another good one!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the review.
Hi Elana -
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by and commenting.
There's nothing quite like sitting down with a good book. :)
Blessings,
Susan
Hi Schmologna -
ReplyDeleteFrom my observations, the historical genre as a whole is gaining in popularity. Who knows? Maybe it's the new Amish fiction. :)
Blessings,
Susan
Hi Jen -
ReplyDeleteI love telling people about books I enjoy. Thanks for stopping by. :)
Blessings,
Susan