Set during the Russian Revolution and inspired by The Sound of Music
It's 1917 and Charlotte Mason is determined to make a life for herself in czarist Russia. When her mother dies, Charlotte is forced to put her plans to go to medical school aside to care for her younger siblings. When a handsome new tutor arrives, Charlotte has high hopes he will stay, freeing her up to follow her dreams of becoming a doctor.
Just when she thinks she can get her life back, Russia descends into revolution and chaos.
School Library Journal Review, January 10th, 2020
"Garretson accomplishes the impressive task of incorporating details of a dark period in Russian history in a way that is still approachable for young adult readers. Verdict: Highly Recommended. Will be well-loved by historical fiction fans; still action-packed and intriguing for reluctant readers."
Young Adult Fiction - Ages 12 and up
GONE BY NIGHTFALL
ALL IS FAIR
Now, not only does Charlotte need to leave Russia, she needs to get her siblings out too - and fast. Can Charlotte flee Russia, keep her siblings safe, and uncover Dmitri's many secrets before she runs out of time?
I was inspired by my love of Downton Abbey to write a story set during World War 1 in England: When Lady Mina Tretheway receives a telegram at boarding school from her father,she doesn't want to read it. In 1918 with war raging, she dreads telegrams, knowing they never bring good news. At first she doesn't understand the cryptic message, until she realizes it is in code, leading her home to Hallington Manor. Once there, Lord Andrew Graham, a family friend, appears with a dashing young American, Lucas Mueller, and Mina begins to understand.
