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From the day she arrives at the Biltmore, Tillie Reese is dazzled--by the riches of the Vanderbilts and by Mack Danvers, a mountain man turned footman. When Tillie is enlisted to help tame Mack's rugged behavior by tutoring him in the ways of refined society, the resulting sparks threaten... read more

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From the day she arrives at the Biltmore, Tillie Reese is dazzled--by the riches of the Vanderbilts and by Mack Danvers, a mountain man turned footman. When Tillie is enlisted to help tame Mack's rugged behavior by tutoring him in the ways of refined society, the resulting sparks threaten... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

From the day she arrives at the Biltmore, Tillie Reese is dazzled--by the riches of the Vanderbilts and by Mack Danvers, a mountain man turned footman. When Tillie is enlisted to help tame Mack's rugged behavior by tutoring him in the ways of refined society, the resulting sparks threaten Tillie's efforts to be chosen as Edith Vanderbilt's lady's maid. But the stakes rise even higher when Mack and Tillie become entangled in a cover-up at the town orphanage. They could both lose their jobs...and their hearts.

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  • Tillie Reese: Up and coming Ladies Maid working at the Vanderbilt estate who finds a choice awaiting her to fall in love or be what she's always dreamed about being.
  • Mack Danvers: Orphan, one of the eldest of several brothers and sisters. He is trying to earn as much money as possible to bring his family back together. The family was split up after the parents died. He starts working at Biltmore so he might raise enough money to reunite his brothers and sister.
  • Ora Lou Danvers: One of Mack's sisters. She was put into an orphanage. At the orphanage she is abused, Mack tries desperately to save her.
  • Mrs Winters: She is the housekeeper at Biltmore and therefore Tilly's boss.
  • Lucy Lewers: competing to be the personal maid of Mrs Vanderbilt. confident, complexion perfect.
  • Dixie Brown: Tilly's friend, she works as the downstairs maid
  • Mrs Vanderbilt: She is mistress of Biltmore, at only 25 years old. She is cordial and charitable and treats all her staff very well.
  • Conrad: footman. He has a crush on Tilly.
  • Earl: Coachman at Biltmore. He has a twin brother, Mack.They look alike but have very different personalities and opinions.
  • Mr Vanderbilt: like royalty,good to his workers and takes an interest in community
  • Mr.Sloop: caretaker of children in the Asheville orphanage. Mack suspects him of abuse.
  • Mrs Sloop: Mr. Sloop's wife. Together they are in charge of the Asheville orphanage.
  • Captain Hovious: defends the Sloops
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Like a butterfly breaking free of its confining cocoon, Tillie Reese emerged from the barren, tan-colored servants hall onto the opulence of Biltmpre's main level.

Table of Contents edit see section history

Chapters 1- 32
Epilogue
Authors Note

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  1. Deeanne Gist (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Bethany House
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2010
ISBN: 978-0-7642-0806-5
Page Count: 363

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Reading Level: Young Adults

This is a book for any young person to read, nothing indecent but tender love


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