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Julia Foster, a devoted missionary and mother‑tender from India, returns to England to support her parents. Accepted as governess at the grand estate of Highland Hall, she faces the challenge of teaching four ill‑mannered children and adjusting to a household steeped in secrecy and tradition. Sir William Ramsey, a widower grappling with debts and the care of his own children and nieces, finds his focus disrupted by Julia’s faith‑driven compassion and persuasive spirit. Together, they confront personal wounds, family secrets, and the urgent need to preserve Highland Hall, while a budding affection threatens to tilt the balance between duty, faith, and love.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Carrie Turansky
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