The Manor House Governess

Name: The Manor House Governess
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781785304989
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By C.A. Castle

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Summary

All Bronte Ellis has spent his life at St. Mary's, an all-boys boarding school, first as a student and later as a teaching assistant. When a new opportunity arises to become the live-in tutor at Greenwood Manor in Cambridge, Bron eagerly accepts. At the manor, he is welcomed by the lively Mr Edwards and his bright pupil Ada. However, the eldest son Darcy remains distant and elusive, drawing Bron’s curiosity and affection despite the rumours surrounding him. Following a tragic event, Bron uncovers dark secrets lurking beneath the manor's surface, unsure of what to believe or where his future lies. Darcy may hold the key, if Bron can earn his trust and love.
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Ideal for readers who enjoy romance with a historical and literary twist, especially fans of Jane Eyre and period dramas. Those interested in queer reinterpretations of classic tropes will also find this novel particularly compelling.

A contemporary, queer homage to Jane Eyre, this coming-of-age and coming-out novel follows protagonist Bronte as he unravels the secrets of Greenwood Manor and its handsome master, Darcy.

A contemporary, queer homage to Jane Eyre, this coming-of-age and coming-out novel follows protagonist Brontë as he unravels the secrets of Greenwood Manor and its handsome master, Darcy.

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'Tender, beautiful and bold. A very special novel.' LIZZIE HUXLEY-JONES, author of Make You Mine This Christmas

'Fun, fresh and clever . . . a huge treat for all fans of Jane Eyre.' KATIE LUMSDEN, author of The Secrets of Hartwood Hall

'A sublime and tenderly written novel.' BEA FITZGERALD, author of Girl, Goddess, Queen

All Bronte Ellis has ever known is life at St. Mary's all-boys boarding school, where he lingered first as a student and then as a teaching assistant. So when a chance to forge a new life in Cambridge presents itself, he seizes it with both hands.

Arriving at Greenwood Manor as the new live-in tutor, Bron finds himself welcomed by all - the gregarious Mr Edwards, his precocious pupil Ada . . . except for Darcy, the elusive and tempestuous eldest son. Despite the rumours about him, Bron cannot help feeling drawn to the one person who seems determined to avoid him.

When tragedy strikes the house, Bron begins to sense dark secrets smouldering beneath Greenwood Manor's surface. Soon he's not sure what to believe, or whether he even has a future at Greenwood. Only Darcy holds the key, if he can be persuaded to reveal his heart to Bron . . .

'A love letter to the period drama, and one I could not put down.' WILLIAM HUSSEY, author of Broken Hearts and Zombie Parts

'Clever and beautifully written, I loved this.' EMMA CARROLL, author of The Week at World's End

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

'Tender, beautiful and bold. A deeply nostalgic modern classic with a bibliophile, genderqueer Jane Eyre protagonist.' - Lizzie Huxley-Jones

'Fun, fresh and clever. A fantastic coming of age story and a huge treat for all fans of Jane Eyre.' - Katie Lumsden

'A love letter to the period drama, and one I could not put down.' - William Hussey

'A sublime and tenderly written novel that is an interrogation of and love letter to literary classics.' - Bea Fitzgerald

'A brilliantly queer take on the Victorian governess archetype; conceptually clever and beautifully written.' - Emma Carroll

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781785304989

Publisher: Bonnier Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 November 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Black and White Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 248g

Pages: 336

Collections

C.A. Castle Contemporary Romance Fiction General Fiction Grumpy x Sunshine Romance Romance

About the Author

C. A. Castle is a writer and editor. He holds a BA in English Language and Literature from King's College, London, and an MPhil from the University of Cambridge, where he focused on nineteenth- and twentieth-century literature, period adaptations and queer studies. He is also a picture book author as well as an anthologist, where he contrasts the old with the new in order to capture the zeitgeist. He currently resides in Cambridgeshire.