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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... read more
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Characters edit
- Olivia (Livie) Keene: Hired as an undernurse for Lord Bradley and is promoted as governess later in the book. Servants think her "mute," when she can not speak from her throat injury, therefore she is 'The Silent Governess.'
- Lord (Edward) Bradley: Heir to Lord Brightwell's estate, title, and position in parliament. Has a secret about his past that could ruin him.
- Lord Brightwell: Owner of the rich estate, Brightwell Court. Father of Lord Bradley.
- Mrs. Moore: Cook at Brightwell Court. Dear friend to Olivia.
- Judith Howe: Sister to Felix and cousin to Lord Bradley.
- Mr. Croome: Gameskeeper of Brightwell Court.
- Simon Keene: Olivia's father
- Audrey: Stepdaughter of Judith Howe. Neice of Lord Bradley. Olivia is her governess
- Charles Tugwell: Dear friend of Lord Bradley. Kind to Olivia. Parson of the local vicar
- Felix: Lord Bradley's cousin. Judith Howe's brother
- George Linton: Next door neighbor of Edward.
- Dorthea Keene: Olivia's dear mother
- Doris: Dear friend of Olivia. Servant at Brightwell Court.
- Miss Cresswell: Dear friend of Olivia. Olivia's late teacher
- Johnny: Servant at Brightwell Court. Somewhat of a flirt.
- Miss Harrington: Lord Bradley plans on marrying her.
- Becky: Undernurse when Olivia becomes governess.
- Alexander: Stepchild of Judith Howe.
- Miss Ripley: Late, strict governess of Judith.
- Mrs. Hawthorne: Olivia's Grandmother
First Sentence edit
For years, I could not recall the day without a smoldering coal of remorse burning within me.
Table of Contents edit
Prologue
Chapters 1 - 50
Epilogue
Authors Note
Reading Group Discussion Questions
Authors & Contributors edit
- Julie Klassen (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Bethany House
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2009
ISBN: 0764207075
Page Count: 448
Publisher: Bethany House
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2009
ISBN: 0764207075
Page Count: 448
Awards edit
- Christy Award (2010: Historical Romance, Winner)
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 813.6
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