Description
A young governess, Mary Crofton, arrives at a school and quickly forms a bond with Milly Darrell, whose promising beginnings conceal a darker undercurrent of family secrets and social intrigue. When Mary is invited to spend her vacation with Milly, the visit draws her into a web of manipulation and “evil” schemes that test her judgment, loyalty, and courage. Blending suspense with sharp observations of class, gender, and moral responsibility, the novel explores how innocence can be shaped—and endangered—by the ambitions of others. In Mary Elizabeth Braddon’s distinctive, fast-moving style, every revelation deepens the mystery while keeping the emotional stakes intensely personal.
Available Editions
paperback
Independently Published
Published Jan 1, 2021
116 pages
ISBN: 9798717288033
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Details
First Published
2017
Language
eng
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