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Feb 16, 2013
Carrie Turansky
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I am so excited to share this novel with all my reading friends! I hope you enjoy the story!
The Governess of Highland Hall is a historical romance set in England in 1911-1912. During the Edwardian Era wealth and social standing ruled the day. But when Julia Foster, a spirited young governess and former missionary to India, arrives at Highland Hall to care for Sir William Ramsey’s two children and teenage cousins, everything changes. William has recently inherited his late cousin’s title and esta ...more
The Governess of Highland Hall is a historical romance set in England in 1911-1912. During the Edwardian Era wealth and social standing ruled the day. But when Julia Foster, a spirited young governess and former missionary to India, arrives at Highland Hall to care for Sir William Ramsey’s two children and teenage cousins, everything changes. William has recently inherited his late cousin’s title and esta ...more
The Governess of Highland Hall is a beautiful romance set in England in the early 1900's. Fans of Downton Abbey will appreciate the wonderful descriptions of the estate, as well as the many people who live and work there. I truly enjoyed the descriptions of both the wealthy family members living in Highland Hall and the servants working there.
The story begins as Julia Foster, who has returned to England after serving as a missionary in India, is hired to be the governess of Sir William Ramsey's ...more
The story begins as Julia Foster, who has returned to England after serving as a missionary in India, is hired to be the governess of Sir William Ramsey's ...more
I was captivated from the first page by this faith inspiring tale of love and loss set during England’s lavish Edwardian era. With her well-researched history of the period, author Carrie Turansky brings to life a compelling cast who make up the aristocracy inhabiting the elegant country estate of Highland Hall, and the social mores and duty to faith that challenge lovely governess Julia Foster and her employer, Sir William Ramsey. With a colorful and inventive household staff below stairs, and
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After many years in India, Julia finds herself in need of employment to help her ailing father. While she'd rather be in India, she is uniquely qualified to be a governess and after her first visit to Highland Hall, she realizes how much they really need her.
Her heart is slowly changed from desiring her own will to return to India to listening to God's will for her to stay at Highland, despite all the trials there. She finds true friendship and yes love within its walls.
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Her heart is slowly changed from desiring her own will to return to India to listening to God's will for her to stay at Highland, despite all the trials there. She finds true friendship and yes love within its walls.
It took me a little while ...more
I was immediately drawn into the story. Ms. Turanksy's descriptions and well developed characters kept me engaged until the end. I appreciated the spiritual depth that is woven into the story. I highly recommend this book.
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Great book, great setting, great characters!! Looking forward to more in this series!!
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