Her mother's secret - Catherine King

Lettie Hargreaves is young, pretty and she wants more than her simple, uncomplicated life with her grandmother can provide. Lettie longs for excitement and love and she's determined to make something of herself. Ivy knows that Lettie can never find out the reason why Lettie's mother left so she has done her best to shield her from the truth. So when Lettie suggests going into service for ailing Lady Laughton, Ivy knows she must do something to stop it. Feeling stifled and confused, Lettie chooses a different path that offers her the chance at love and a life she craves, unaware of the secrets her actions will uncover.