Georgette HeyerFiction · Historical Fiction·1902–1974
Cousin Kate
Synopsis
Young governess Kate Malvern, finding herself unexpectedly unemployed, accepts an invitation to live with a mysterious aunt she's never met. Arriving at the grand Staplewood estate, she's welcomed into a life of luxury, but the formal atmosphere and strange occurrences hint at a darker reality. As unsettling events escalate, Kate uncovers a sinister plan involving her aunt, her cousin Torquil, and a shocking secret that threatens her safety and future.
How it reads
Prose complexity 7/10