Olivia's an orphan at an orphanage that reminds me of the one at the beginning of Jane Eyre. I'm sure that's just one of the many Gothic tropes in this book. A letter from a mysterious uncle draws her to Gallant, the house that her mother's journal has always told her to stay away from. At Gallant, there's no uncle, and little information about what's going on. What has Olivia gotten herself into?

I found this one very readable and enjoyable. No romance at all, which is a welcome change for YA.