Book Review: The Silent Governess

Olivia Keene is fleeing her own secret. She never intended to overhear his.

But now that she has, what is Lord Bradley to do with her? He cannot let her go, for were the truth to get out, he would lose everything--his reputation, his inheritance, his very home. He gives Miss Keene little choice but to accept a post at Brightwell Court, where he can make certain she does not spread what she heard. Keeping an eye on the young woman as she cares for the children, he finds himself drawn to her, even as he struggles against the growing attraction. The clever Miss Keene is definitely hiding something. Moving, mysterious, and romantic, The Silent Governess takes readers inside the intriguing life of a nineteenth-century governess in an English manor house where all is not as it appears.

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I am a big fan of stories set in the Regency period, and for me, this book ranks right up there with the likes of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice.

This particular story begins very quickly, maintaining its fast pace throughout, and unless you are comfortable with the style of speech from this era, a reader might get left behind. Being somewhat out of practice myself, I found that I had to re-read parts just to be able to keep up.

Each chapter begins with a quote from another novel, applicable to the chapter. I really liked this added detail.

It was so hard to put down. I found myself looking forward to quiet pockets of time so that I could return to the story and find out what would happen next.

This book has it all: drama, mystery, romance and scandal, with plenty of twists and turns to keep the reader engaged.

If you're looking for a great book to curl up with and be transported to another era, you might want to give this one a try. Trust me, you won't be disappointed.

Available now at your favourite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.