The story follows , an aspiring schoolmistress forced to flee her home in 1815 after a violent confrontation involving her mother. While in flight, Olivia accidentally overhears a devastating secret belonging to Lord Bradley regarding his true birthright.
Klassen is praised for her meticulous research into the , illustrating the loneliness and tenuous security of women in that position during the 19th century. The Silent Governess by Julie Klassen | Pepper D. Basham Julie Klassen - Silent Governess The.epub
To prevent her from revealing what she knows, Lord Bradley effectively confines her to his estate, , by offering her a position as a governess to his two wards. A recent injury has left Olivia temporarily mute—the "silent" governess of the title—ensuring she cannot immediately speak the truth, even if she wished to. Key Themes and Historical Detail The story follows , an aspiring schoolmistress forced