The Manor House Governess by C.A. Castle

The Manor House Governess

C.A. Castle with Cloud Quinn (Narrator)

10 hours, 29 minutes • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ literary emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced
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This book is ideal for readers who enjoy atmospheric, character-driven stories blending classic gothic undertones with contemporary queer narratives and emotional depth.

Description

This spirited debut pays homage to the British classics—with a genderfluid protagonist and 21st-century twist—perfect for fans of Emily M. Danforth, Torrey Peters, and Andrew Sean Greer. Set against the rarefied backdrop of high society, this one-...

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Community Reviews

3.49
based on 153 reviews

Moods

emotional: 65%

mysterious: 60%

reflective: 50%

hopeful: 26%

inspiring: 15%

lighthearted: 15%

tense: 15%

dark: 13%

challenging: 10%

funny: 10%

sad: 8%

adventurous: 5%

relaxing: 5%

informative: 3%

Pace

4% of readers chose fast
57% of readers chose medium
38% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

1% of readers chose Plot
33% of readers chose A mix
64% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

62% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
18% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

62% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
15% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

79% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
11% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

73% of readers chose Yes
19% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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