Joanne Kerzmann-Tropello

Joanne Kerzmann-Troppello, born in Englewood, NJ in 1974, was raised in a large family with nine children, three girls and six boys. Her mother was a social worker, adopting five of her nine children. Joanne graduated from East Stroudsburg University with a BA in English, and a concentration in creative writing. Joanne recently got married in July 2004. Her first mystery novel Shadowed Remembrances has been published in May 2004. Joanne was a member of Sigma Tau Delta at East Stroudsburg University and she was a member of the English Honor Society.

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Mr. Shipley's Governess

Sophie Baird is at a crossroad in her life. Her heart has been wounded by the unexpected death of her parents and her broken engagement to her fiancé. She has become embittered by the harsh circumstances engulfing her and she is trying to forget her past and move on with her life. She decides it’s best to move away from her childhood home and all the wonderful memories of her parents. Her parting with her fiancé was harsh and she has hardened her heart towards him, hoping to never see him again.

She finds new employment as a private tutor for Sebastian Shipley’s young, ailing daughter, Anastasia. Could this be the new beginning she needs? Will Sebastian’s peaceful home be the haven Sophie had been searching for? She has fallen away from God and His healing hand. Will she let God heal her emotional scars and learn to love again?

Available September 2005

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