Sarah (Severn House Large Print) [Large Print] [Hardcover]

Charlotte Hardy (Author)

Book Description

Series: Severn House Large Print | Publication Date: August 1, 2007

A powerful love story set in nineteenth-century WhitbySarah Shaw flees to Whitby alone and almost destitute. In desperation, she takes a post as governess with John McMaster, an eminent barrister but an embittered man. Sarah forms a bond with her young charge, Robin, an invalid in awe of his distant father. But how can she help John confront the past and love his son? And how can she unravel her own past, her own follies and mistakes?

Editorial Reviews

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Fleeing a physically abusive husband, Sarah Shaw takes refuge in Whitby, a fishing port, where she finds a position at West Cliff House as governess to Robin McMaster, a crippled and sickly child. Robin's father, John, is driven to the edge of madness by having a child whose very existence reminds him of the death of his wife. Sarah sets her sights high for her charge. She teaches him how to play the piano, and much to her surprise, he is naturally talented. With Sarah's help, John and Robin actually start to bond. John also finds himself attracted to his new governess, and she to him. Everything is going swimmingly, until Sarah's husband shows up. Set in Victorian Yorkshire, the tale's isolated mansion, brooding hero, is-she-or-isn't-she-homicidal housekeeper, and young woman in danger have all the ingredients of a classic gothic romance. Fans of Victoria Holt, Janet Tanner, and Mary Stewart will embrace Hardy. Shelley Mosley
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Product Details

• Hardcover: 448 pages
• Publisher: Severn House Publishers (August 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0727876074
• ISBN-13: 978-0727876072
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.8 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,039,373 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)