A Governess is expected to remain distant from servants of the household, yet is not part of the family who hired her. I loved reading about the challenges of a 19th century governess and pondering the pros and cons and reasons for choosing this path. In summary, good solid Historical Fiction that will appeal to those who enjoy this genre or those who just want to get lost in a nice story.
Julie Klassen is a gifted writer with a fresh writing style perfectly suited to Historical Fiction wonderful descriptions without being excessive, well researched details that bring the period to life and characters with depth that evoke a range of emotions. They helped set an eloquent tone and sense of reality to the story. They are excerpts from newspaper articles and books of that period describing the duties of a Governess. I loved the quotes at the beginning of the chapters too.
It depicts the life of a governess, as well as the life style of the gentry, all incredibly interesting to read about. It's set in the 19th century with beautiful descriptions of an English manor house and the surrounding gardens. This is a book about Olivia, a young woman with a secret who's running from her past.
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