Countess Kate and the Stokesley Secret is a novel written by Charlotte M. Yonge. The story is set in the 19th century and follows the life of Kate, the Countess of Stokesley. Kate is a strong-willed and independent woman who is determined to uncover the secrets of her family's past. The novel begins with Kate inheriting the title of Countess of Stokesley after the death of her father. She soon discovers that there are many mysteries surrounding her...