Olivia Keene flees her home and her position teaching at a girls' school fearing that she has killed her father. Someone was choking her mother and Olivia knocked him unconscious with a fireplace poker. Her mother suggested that she go to a school in another town and if possible she will meet her there. On her way , she is drawn to Brightwell Hall and the excitement of a ball being held there. She inadvertently eavesdrops on an important secret conservation, is suspected of being a liar among other things, and is arrested for trespassing. While in goal, she is accosted by another inmate and temperarily loses her speech. Olivia's parentage is questioned, as is the parentage of Brightwell's heir apparent, Edward. This is a comforting read as all live happily ever after and the theme of forgiveness is prevalent throughout.
Christy Award 2011
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