num_pages: 375
description: The manor behind the mists....The man behind the mystery.In 1873 San Francisco, spirited Ann Lovell takes a position no one else dares -- as governess to the motherless sons of the enigmatic Benedict Trevelyan. It has long been whispered that Trevelyan Manor hides dark secrets and sinister deeds -- including the murder of Benedict's wife. But Ann refuses to pay heed to spiteful rumor.As she grows to cherish her young charges, Ann also finds herself powerfully drawn to the handsome Benedict, whose passionate persuasion introduces her to a new world of sensual pleasures. But even while falling in love with the master of Trevelyan, Ann wonders if his attentions are intended to blind her to the secrets of the past -- and if Benedict holds he key to her destiny...or her destruction.
language: English
title: The Mistress of Trevelyan
titlecomplete: The Mistress of Trevelyan (Trevelyan #1)
genres: Historical, Mystery, Adult, Gothic, Historical Romance, Suspense, Romantic Suspense, Romance, Historical Fiction, Fiction
ratings_count: 921
places: San Francisco, California
series: Trevelyan
awards: awardedAt: 1104566400000
name: HOLT Medallion by Virginia Romance Writers
category: Best First Book, awardedAt: 1104566400000
name: Maggie Award for Excellence (Georgia Romance Writers)
category: Historical Romance
publisher: Pocket