The Silent Governess -- Julie Klassen

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.<br/><br/>Lord Bradley has just learned a terrible secret, which, if exposed, will change his life forever. When he glimpses a figure on the grounds, he fears a spy or thief has overheard his devastating news. He is stunned to discover the intruder is a scrap of a woman with her throat badly injured. Fearing she will spread his secret, he gives the girl a post and confines her to his estate. As Olivia and Lord Bradley's secrets catch up with them, will their hidden pasts ruin their hope of finding love?<br><br><b>Author:</b> Julie Klassen<br><b>Publisher:</b> Bethany House Publishers<br><b>Published:</b> 01/01/2010<br><b>Pages:</b> 444<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Paperback<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.90lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 8.10h x 5.40w x 1.30d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9780764207075<br><b>Award:</b> Christy Awards - Winner<br><b>Award:</b> IndieFab awards - Bronze Medal Winner<br><b>Award:</b> Minnesota Book Award - Finalist<br><b>Award:</b> Rita Awards - Finalist<br><b>Award:</b> INSPYs the Bloggers Awards for Excellence in Faith-Driven Literature - Finalist<br><br><b>Review Citation(s): </b><br><i>Romantic Times</i> 01/01/2010 pg. 70 - Excellent<br><i>Booklist</i> 01/01/2010 pg. 55<br><p><b>About the Author</b><br>Julie Klassen is an editor and novelist who has worked in Christian publishing for many years.