Julia Foster has spent the past twelve years working with her parents for the London Missionary Society in a home for girls and running a medical clinic. Her father's recent health crisis forced them to return to England, hoping rest and good medical care will mend his body. Since her father is bound to his bed most days, it falls on Julia's shoulders to look after and financially care for her family. Her experiences in London will serve her well as a governess and she find just such a position at Highland Hall caring for a widow's two small children and his teen cousins whose father has recently passed away. Julia is outspoken and a strong influence in the household she serves. As she comes to love those in her charge, she is also feeling the call to return to India. Sir William, the children's father, has just inherited Highland Hall and had no idea of the financial state of affairs. He has only four months to find the money to pay the taxes. He has too many people depending on him to let anything happen to their home but where will he come up with the money he needs. His late wife doesn't make him desiring to marry again anytime soon but is that the answer to his financial problems?
Some may compare this book to a Christian version of everyone's current favorite PBS series, Downtown Abbey. I would say that is the exact image I had in my mind when reading this. I enjoyed each of the characters, the storyline, and the way the author gradually changed the characters, particularly Sir William, into a man of strong faith, ready to move beyond his past. If you enjoy a sweet romance, The Governess of Highland Hall is a good read. This was my first by Carrie Turansky but I hope not my last. On sale 10/15/2013 but available for pre-order.
I did receive this book free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. I was in no way obligated to leave a positive review.
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