The Tulip Tree — Mary Ann Gibbs

Had her father not been so irresponsible, Allegra Lakesby would never have had to leave her ancestral home to become a governess at Fetherstone.

But not even the drab servant's dress could hide the glow of Allegra's beauty and glistening gold of her hair.

It was no surprise that young Lord Fetherstone should fancy her. Allegra had other plans, however. For she could not forget the handsome railway engineer who had been so kind to her on her journey to Fetherstone.

Would she ever see him again? There was no way of knowing. And Lord Fetherstone was impatient for an answer... .

Hero:
Heroine: Allegra Agnes Lakesby 18