A LADY OF SECRET DEVOTION

Strong elements of faith and courage stand out in this inspirational romance novel. The year is 1857, and Cassie Stover leaves her impoverished mother and sister to move into an elegant mansion as a companion to an elderly widow. Handsome Mark Langdon shows up to secretly investigate the murder of his friend, whom he believes to be the son of Cassie's benefactor. Although the romance is somewhat predictable, the plot has some interesting twists. Narrator Barbara Caruso gives an outstanding performance, clearly depicting each character with an appropriate voice. This is a fascinating story to hear on audio—difficult to put aside until one learns how it all turns out. N.L. © AudioFile 2009, Portland, Maine [Published: JUNE 2009]