This was truly lovey. The writing style feels wonderfully themed and consistent for the time period it takes place in. I found the characters interesting and flawed. I’m not terrible fond of horror, but much of the story is an act of domesticity between the governess, her pupil, and the Lord of the house. Some bits felt a bit trope-y but given the charming storybook nature of the novella, the tropes fed into the overall atmosphere. My only real concern with this is the usage of time. Parts felt like they passed in days or weeks when we were later informed that they took place over years. It was a fun gothic read, but could use more emotional depth or plot ties.