For fans of Susan Meissner, Kristin Hannah, and Sarah Sundin. What if you were a blind woman hired to teach a young girl who is being pursued by a predator, the very predator who has connections with your own past? What if you were attracted to the brooding master of the house? How would you save those you had grown to love?

What if Jane Eyre were blind and lived in the rural South during the Great Depression, World War II and the 1950's? This inverted story, inspired by a beloved classic, explores these questions and many more.

Growing up in the oppressive home of her Aunt Richards, Janice is stifled by condescending attitudes and flagrant disregard. She finds solace helping the household servants as they, too, are belittled. Janice especially enjoys the company of Gustav, her aunt's servant, who is often mistreated because of the color of his skin.

When a harrowing event forces Janice to take an unexpected journey, doors are opened and opportunities are revealed. As Janice navigates school years of both triumphant and tragic times, helps with the war effort and makes both friends and enemies, her dark past lurks in the shadows.

When Janice accepts a position to teach a precocious and rambunctious little girl who is also blind, the malevolent events of her past prove to have shocking connections with her brusque and mysterious employer. Hidden passions, danger and self-discovery await in this account of a strong woman who will stop at nothing to protect the ones she has grown to love. Yet true love often means letting go. A story of confronting adversity, hidden secrets and forbidden love, Janice Everet will make you see Charlotte Bronte's classic with new eyes.

This book is the adult debut of the author. The story deals with frank themes such as racism and abuse, but the themes are handled in a tasteful manner This is a story of resilience and survival.

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