by Jane Harris · Viking · tapa dura · ISBN 9780670037735
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Set in Victorian Scotland in 1863, this captivating novel tells the story of Bessy Buckley, a feisty young Irish girl trying to escape her past in Glasgow by working as a maid in a grand house near Edinburgh. Under the command of the enigmatic Arabella, Bessy becomes entangled in strange requests and dark secrets surrounding a former maid who died under mysterious circumstances. Through a journal she is forced to keep, Bessy delves into a world of secrets, lies, and obsessions that test her loyalty and safety.
With brilliant prose and a tone that balances darkness and humor, Jane Harris crafts an unforgettable literary debut. The work stands out for its vividly imagined heroine and its ability to weave a historical suspense plot that explores themes of redemption, friendship, and the complex power dynamics of 19th-century society.
