Mistress Penwick

In the quiet chill of a snow‑bound Quebec convent, a young ward named Katherine awakens to the news that her life will soon be uprooted. Her devoted nurse, Janet, delivers a summons from a distant patron, urging the girl to leave the familiar cloisters for a grand English estate where a “cantankerous Scot” awaits as her guardian. The tender bond between Katherine and Janet, the lingering echo of childhood stories, and the promise of a world beyond convent walls set the stage for a delicate dance of duty, longing, and burgeoning self‑discovery.

As the prospect of travel ignites both excitement and apprehension, Katherine battles a fierce temper and the unfamiliar customs of a society where men in skirts arouse her disdain. The opening chapters blend atmospheric detail with witty dialogue, hinting at the cultural clashes and personal growth that will shape her journey toward adulthood. Listeners will be drawn into a richly textured tale of faith, friendship, and the uneasy steps required to step beyond a sheltered life.