
Philippe is also an orphan, and is living in the care of his aunt and uncle. Linda Martin, a young woman who grew up as an orphan, has been hired to be the governess of 9 year old Philippe de Valmy, the heir to the Valmy fortune, who lives in a luxurious but lonely chateau in the mountains of eastern France.


It's not terrifically deep or mysterious, but it's well-written and a favorite comfort read, and my love for it is quite unreasonable at this point, so just realize that I'm likely to hurl insults or furniture at anyone who questions the excellence of this novel. I can't tell you how many times I've re-read this book. Nine Coaches Waiting is my favorite Mary Stewart book.

Mary Stewart is - by far - my favorite author in the romantic suspense genre.
