Tag: the governess trilogy

Nell is Out Now

Congratulations to Elizabeth Bailey, whose page-turning Gothic mystery, Nell, is out now!

Nell is the second book in the Governess Trilogy: heart-warming Regency romance novels with strong female leads.

1795, England

Nell Faraday has grown up at the Paddington Charitable Seminary for Indigent Young Ladies and now, like her two best friends Prudence and Kitty, she is ready to take up a position as a governess.

A star pupil, Nell prides herself on her common-sense and practicality. But when she arrives at Castle Jarrow, the imposing abode is enough to test even the steadiest of nerves, and the brooding man in charge of it is enough to test the firmest of hearts…

Lord Jarrow is a widower with a young daughter, Hetty, who Nell is to be in charge of, but it is soon clear that Nell’s job will not be an easy one.

Dark secrets lurk within the walls of the castle, secrets that could threaten the safety of its inhabitants.

Will Nell’s steadfastness keep her from fleeing? Can she earn the trust of Lord Jarrow?

And can she help free the castle from its curse…?

Congratulations to Elizabeth Bailey!

Congratulations to Elizabeth Bailey, whose captivating Regency adventure, Prudence, is published today!

Prudence is the first book in the Governess Trilogy: heart-warming Regency romance novels with strong female lead characters.

1795, England

Miss Prudence Hursley, orphaned from a young age, has grown up at the Paddington Charitable Seminary for Indigent Young Ladies. Primed for service, she is now ready to take up a position as a governess.

Full of trepidation as she takes the stagecoach to meet her employer at Rookham Hall, Prudence is sad to be leaving Nell and Kitty – her childhood friends who have replaced the family she lost and become like sisters to her.

Prudence has been given a temporary position by Mr Julius Rookham to teach – or tame – his two young wards, who have so far had an unconventional upbringing.

But when Prudence meets Julius she finds his changeable moods disconcerting. And it will take more than a little patience to turn the two unruly girls into refined young women, ready to enter society.

With her future hanging in the balance, can Prudence make herself invaluable enough to secure a permanent position?

And can Nell and Kitty advise her on how to handle the mysterious Mr Rookham…?