What if the title, the estate, the life of security and splendor… what if it isn’t enough?
Strong-willed and beautiful, debutante Katherine Ramsey feels ready to take the London social season by storm, and she must. Her family estate, Highland Hall, has been passed to older male cousin Sir William Ramsey, and her only means of securing her future is to make a strong debut and find a proper husband. With her all-knowing and meddling aunt as a guide, Katherine is certain to attract suitors at the lavish gatherings, sparkling with Great Britain’s elite.
When a shocking family scandal sidelines Katherine, forcing her out of the social spotlight, she keeps a low profile, volunteering with the poor in London’s East End. Here Katherine feels free from her predictable future, and even more so as a friendship with medical student Jonathan Foster deepens and her faith in God grows. But when Katherine is courted anew by a man of wealth and position, dreams of the life she always thought she wanted surface again. Torn between tradition and the stirrings in her heart for a different path, she must decide whom she can trust and love—and if she will choose a life serving others over one where she is served.
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Summary
The Daughter of Highland Hall by Carrie Turansky Edwardian Brides Book Two Katherine Ramsey has a goal in mind. Since her father passed and the estate could not go to a daughter, she would marry well and have her very own estate. And her aunt Louisa was there to make sure that is exactly how things went. The London Season was not all Kate had hoped it to be, though. Especially when a dark cloud descended upon their family name. Jonathan Foster had some choices to make as he finished the last months of his medical school. He always believed he’d go back to India to continue the work his father started, but now he has seen that the East End of London has needs as well. In book one, The Governess of Highland Hall, Jon’s sister Julia is the governess so the reader gets to know many of the characters in this book. Society does not look at the Ramsey’s with favor. William Ramsey is engaged to his governess and Sarah Ramsey has married the head gardener. There are many secondary issues happening along with this main story. I enjoyed both of these books and look forward to Refuge at Highland Hall. **Book received from Blogging for Books for an honest review http://justjudysjumbles.blogspot.com/2013/05/carrie-turansky-book-list.html
Alcohol: Mostly just mentioned that one fellow visits the pub too often.