Under Lock and Key: A Story. Volume 2 (of 3)

"Under Lock and Key: A Story. Volume 2 (of 3)" by T. W. Speight is a story exploring themes of class, responsibility, and buried secrets inside a Victorian home, where Janet Holme starts a new life as a governess for the peculiar Pollexfen family. The heart of the story beats with the themes of love, and the echoes of the past, brought out through the mysterious death of a family member, whose unusual will keeps his coffin in the house. As Janet begins her new work for the moody Lady Pollexfen, she gains freedom and independence. Soon, the "Black Room," with its grim coffin Janet must care for, brings conflict to her and Lady Pollexfen; meanwhile, hints of secrets surrounding Lady Pollexfen’s dead son foreshadow deeper mysteries. This section is the launching point for Janet’s quest through the dark secrets and tangled webs of her new home.