Samantha Moore has not had the easiest life. Growing up in the foster care system, she took refuge in books and many times responds to people in real life with quotes directly from some of her favorite characters. She's trying to grow up, move on and take charge of her life, but her first attempt falls flat when her job at the lawyer's office doesn't work out. Now she's being offered the opportunity to attend an elite journalism graduate school, with tuition, room and board all taken care of. The catch ... she must write her benefactor "Mr. Knightley" regular letters to keep him updated on how things are going.
Through Sam's letters to Mr. Knightley the reader watches as she learns and grows, and works through many of the issues she has long dealt with in her life. Sam grows as a person, meets some new and loving people -- even finds a family and love. Will it all work out and will Sam truly find a happy ending? I don't want to give away any spoilers, so if you want to know how Sam's story ends, you'll have to read "Dear Mr. Knightley" for yourself to find out.
I listened to this title as an audiobook, and enjoyed it a great deal!
You can check this book out from CRDL in print. It is also available as an eBook through Hoopla.