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Lady Deena Heyford, once content with her sister Lizzy’s departure to marry an American, finds her life altered after Lizzy’s death. Left under the guardianship of her estranged brother‑in‑law, Kyle Stern, Deena becomes a governess to her niece in New Hampshire, a role that weighs heavily on a family already burdened by the memory of Lizzy’s devious nature. Kyle wrestles with trust issues stemming from his late wife's influence, yet he contemplates marrying Deena to preserve the family’s reputation. Deena must navigate this complex familial dynamic, learn to trust in God, and prove that she differs from her sister, in hopes of securing both a genuine marriage and a brighter future for herself and the family.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Historical Fiction/19th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Carolyn R Scheidies
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