The Maid of Ballymacool by Jennifer Deibel

 

Brianna Kelly was abandoned at Ballymacool House and Boarding School as an infant. She has worked there since she was a wee girl and will likely die there. Despite a sense that she was made for something more, Brianna feels powerless to change her situation, so she consoles herself by exploring the Ballymacool grounds, looking for hidden treasures to add to the secret trove beneath the floorboards of her room.

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About The Author

Jennifer Deibel is a middle school teacher and freelance writer. Her work has appeared on (in)courage, on The Better Mom, in Missions Mosaic Magazine, and others. With firsthand immersive experience abroad, Jennifer writes stories that help redefine home through the lens of culture, history, and family. After nearly a decade of living in Ireland and Austria, she now lives in Arizona.

My Review

A story that will tug at your heartstrings, a sweet young woman, that you want to help as she is being treated so horribly. Why? Well the answers do come with a few hints are dropped along the way that play into the answers.

I loved the treasurer seeking and the interaction with nature that young Brianna embraces. Along with most of the people at the estate that seem to see the love Brianna, along with newcomer Michael Wray.

We are given a glimpse into what life was like on the estate, along with a look at the Irish countryside, and the workings at the school! We are also gifted with some sweet romance, and some life lessons.

I will be looking for more by this author!

I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Revell, and was not required to give a positive review.