Book Description: Second daughter of a baron—and a little on the mischievous side—Ella Pemberton is no governess. But the pretense is a necessity if she ever wishes to get inside of Wyckhorn Manor and attain the truth. Exposing the man who killed her sister is all that matters. Lord Sedgewick knows there’s blood on his hands. Lies have been conceived, then more lies, but the price of truth would be too great. All he has left now is his son—and his hatred. Yet as the charming governess invades his home, his safe cocoon of bitterness begins to tear away. Could Ella, despite the lingering questions of his guilt, fall in love with such a man? Or is she falling prey to him—just as her dead sister?
My Thoughts: It's been a long time since I've read a gothic style romance. And this one did not disappoint. Of course, this is a new to me author also.
When I first began reading this story it reminded me of Withering Heights. Not the story line just the era.
There's a bit of a mystery involved and relationships. Difficult relationships. Relationships that need health and healing.
Ella Pemberton is determined to expose the ruthless man who killed her sister. Her sister's husband, Lord Sedgwick. Oddly enough Lord Sedgwick knows he is innocent. He's not sure when or where the rumors began that he killed his precious wife but he's like to put one end to it.
When the new governess comes to teach his son he admittedly begins to like her. But she is a handful.
Since Ella has the job of governess she decides once and for all get to the bottom of her sister's death.
This is a fantastic story and well written. Loved the descriptions of the era and all it entails.
*This book was provided for review by Barbour Publishing*
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