Manor of Secrets by Katherine LongshorePublished January 28th 2014 by Point
Hardcover: 320 pages
Series: Stand-Alone
Genre: Young Adult Historical Fiction/RomanceHeat Rating: Kissing
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Summary from Goodreads
The year is 1911. And at The Manor, nothing is as it seems . . .
Lady Charlotte Edmonds: Beautiful, wealthy, and sheltered, Charlotte feels suffocated by the strictures of upper-crust society. She longs to see the world beyond The Manor, to seek out high adventure. And most of all, romance.
Janie Seward: Fiery, hardworking, and clever, Janie knows she can be more than just a kitchen maid. But she isn't sure she possesses the courage -- or the means -- to break free and follow her passions.
Both Charlotte and Janie are ready for change. As their paths overlap in the gilded hallways and dark corridors of The Manor, rules are broken and secrets are revealed. Secrets that will alter the course of their lives. . . forever.
The year is 1911. And at The Manor, nothing is as it seems . . .
Lady Charlotte Edmonds: Beautiful, wealthy, and sheltered, Charlotte feels suffocated by the strictures of upper-crust society. She longs to see the world beyond The Manor, to seek out high adventure. And most of all, romance.
Janie Seward: Fiery, hardworking, and clever, Janie knows she can be more than just a kitchen maid. But she isn't sure she possesses the courage -- or the means -- to break free and follow her passions.
Both Charlotte and Janie are ready for change. As their paths overlap in the gilded hallways and dark corridors of The Manor, rules are broken and secrets are revealed. Secrets that will alter the course of their lives. . . forever.
Cute story, a very light read. Manor of Secrets is about two girls who live in the same big house, but a very different life.
There is Lady Charlotte Edmonds, the only girl in the Edmonds household and isn't the favorite of Lady Diane her mother. Charlotte is beautiful, rich and very sheltered to the point where she feels almost stifled. She is only about 16-years-old and already her mother is pressuring her to marry and to marry well.
Janie is the cooks daughter, she is daring, hardworking and smart. She lives her life working as the kitchen maid in the basement downstairs and isn't allowed upstairs until her life somehow crosses with Charlotte's.
A story about friendship and two girl's who just want something different in their life, who just want to find themselves. It isn't spectacular, and the writing is very simplistic and almost feels like it's for younger audiance. But I thought it was a sweet story.There wasn't an over abundance of romance, but there is romance and mistakes as the girls just fumble their way through life as they tackle the challenges and question their positions that both of them had been born into.
I did enjoy Janie a lot more then Charlotte, I found her a bit more mature
If you are looking for a light read and enjoy historical fiction with a little bit of mystery thrown into it, this simple yet sweet story could probably for-fill that need.
Hmmm...I think I'll add this one to my TBR. I haven't read many historicals set in the early 1900s. :)
ReplyDeleteThe friendship in this one seems like the aspect that I would like the most as well.
ReplyDeleteI love historical fiction and a good mystery every now and then, I will have to keep this one in mind next time I get a craving for it.
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of this book before, but I have been enjoying my historical fiction a lot more lately, I will definitely have to give this book a go, when I'm in the right mood for it, thanks for putting it on my radar!
ReplyDeleteYou know, I haven't seen a lot of light historicals. I guess it, along with the younger tone, might pull in younger readers. I'm glad you liked this well enough.
ReplyDeleteNice review, Lily!
it must be a sweet book, the idea is nice, not original but sometimes it's perfect for a break. And really like the cover! thanks for the discovery!
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen this book around but it sounds great. Lovely review, Lily!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds interesting and was totally new to me.
ReplyDeleteAw that sounds like a nice read. I've only read a little historical fiction so far but need to try some others. I'll add this to my list. Might be a good easing me into the genre kinda read :)
ReplyDeleteLooks like an interesting read alike for Downton Abbey, particularly for young teen fans. I think it would be a good library purchase. Nice review!
ReplyDeleteHistorical fiction is like my guilty pleasure so thinks for sharing.
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