The Thriving Thorn — Jeanne Whitmee

When young, beautiful orphan Kathleen Reardon arrives in Boston from Ireland, she is ready to begin her new life as a scullery maid. Her stepbrother and true love, Patrick, is the new "tiger" in the stables, and so far has managed to keep his natural pride in check long enough for them to live a peaceful existence. As long as he stays out of cruel young master Charles's way, all will be well.