“The Silent Governess” Book Review
Welcome back to Rachel’s Back Talk! I’m so glad you could join me again. Today I am reviewing another one of Julie Klassen’s books, The Silent Governess. I absolutely love reading Julie’s books and I hope you will too!
As is my custom, if I could ask Julie one question about The Silent Governess, it would be — “What gave you the idea to write a book about a girl who couldn’t speak for parts of the book?” And if you want to know why I asked that question, I guess you’ll just have to read the book to find out!
And without further ado, on to Rachel’s Back Talk!
From the Back Cover:
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.
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?
Rachel’s Back Talk:
5 – award winning covers!
This book was absolutely phenomenal! I loved the way the plot kept twisting and kept me turning the page. By the time I reached the middle of the book, I couldn’t believe that the story wasn’t over–but it just kept getting better! The relationships between all the characters were believable and also refreshing because the one between Olivia and Lord Bradley didn’t begin as typically expected.
Olivia certainly had a difficult life, but I loved her persistence and willingness to protect her family at all cost, even if it meant lying at times. Olivia believed herself to be guilty of a crime, that it allowed her to believe she wasn’t good enough. She feared what would become of her and her mother once she was found out. I can’t imagine the life Olivia faced and the terror.
But Olivia found a friend and she found a trust in this other person that allowed the truth to set her free of the bondage that was holding her back. This book was a great example of redemption and forgiveness.
Other Books by Julie I will read next:
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I am a 22-year-old, history-lover, coffee-fanatic, author, and book reviewer.