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Below Stairs
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Author : Margaret Powell
language : en
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Release Date : 2011-03-04
Below Stairs written by Margaret Powell and has been published by Pan Macmillan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-03-04 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Arriving at the great houses of 1920s London, fifteen-year-old Margaret’s life in service was about to begin... As a kitchen maid – the lowest of the low – she entered an entirely new world; one of stoves to be blacked, vegetables to be scrubbed, mistresses to be appeased, and even bootlaces to be ironed. Work started at 5.30am and went on until after dark. It was a far cry from her childhood on the beaches of Hove, where money and food were scarce, but warmth and laughter never were. Yet from the gentleman with a penchant for stroking the housemaids’ curlers, to raucous tea-dances with errand boys, to the heartbreaking story of Agnes the pregnant under-parlourmaid, fired for being seduced by her mistress’s nephew, Margaret’s tales of her time in service are told with wit, warmth, and a sharp eye for the prejudices of her situation. Brilliantly evoking the long-vanished world of masters and servants, Below Stairs is the remarkable true story of an indomitable woman, who, though her position was lowly, never stopped aiming high. 'Enormous gusto, salty humour, wisdom' Evening Standard 'Shrewd, unabashed, wickedly funny, a unique front-line report of her life's experiences' Jack De Manio, BBC
Life Below Stairs
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Author : Alison Maloney
language : en
Publisher: Macmillan
Release Date : 2012-12-24
Life Below Stairs written by Alison Maloney and has been published by Macmillan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-24 with History categories.
UPSTAIRS, an Edwardian home would have been a picture of elegance and calm, adorned with social gatherings and extravagantly envisioned dinner parties. DOWNSTAIRS, it was a hive of domestic activity, supported by a body of staff painstakingly devoted to ensuring the smooth running of the household. Brimming with family secrets, society scandal, and of course elaborate parties, dresses, and social customs, the world of an aristocratic Edwardian household as depicted on the hit show Downton Abbey has captivated millions. But what was life really like for the people who kept such a household running: the servants? In Life Below Stairs, international bestselling author Alison Maloney takes readers behind the scenes to reveal a lively and colorful picture of what went on "downstairs," describing servants' daily life in this now-vanished world. Detailing everything from household structure, pay and conditions, special duties, and rules and regulations, to perks, entertainment, and even romance, Maloney examines the drudgery and hardships below stairs, as well as the rewards and pleasures. Thoroughly researched and reliably informed, this charmingly illustrated volume also contains first-hand stories from the staff of the time, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the lifestyle and conduct of a bygone era.
Magic Below Stairs
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Author : Caroline Stevermer
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2011-06-09
Magic Below Stairs written by Caroline Stevermer and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-06-09 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
Young Frederick is plucked from an orphanage to be a footboy for a wizard named Lord Schofield in Victorian England. Is his uncanny ability to tie perfect knots and render boots spotless a sign of his own magical talent, or the work of Billy Bly, the brownie who has been secretly watching over him since he was little? No matter, for the wizard has banished all magical creatures from his holdings. But Billy Bly isn?t going anywhere, and when he discovers a curse upon the manor house, it?s up to Frederick and Billy Bly to keep the lord?s new baby safe and rid the Schofield family of the curse forever.
A Countess Below Stairs
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Author : Eva Ibbotson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2007
A Countess Below Stairs written by Eva Ibbotson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Countesses categories.
After the Russian Revolution turns her world upside down, Anna, a young Russian countess, has no choice but to flee to England. Penniless, Anna hides her aristocratic background and takes a job as a servant in the household of the esteemed Westerholme family. Anna is overwhelmed by her new duties, and her instant attraction to Rupert, the handsome Earl of Westerholme. To make matters worse, Rupert appears to be falling for her, too. Anna finds it increasingly difficult to keep her secrets from unraveling; and then there's the small matter of Rupert's fiancée.
Below Stairs
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Author : Giles Waterfield
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2003
Below Stairs written by Giles Waterfield and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Art categories.
Traditionally, British portraits have concentrated on the upper classes and the famous. This book explores the servant, be it in a grand or modest house, in the country or town, telling a fascinating story about power, class and human relationships spanning over 400 years of social and economic history.
Below Stairs
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Author : Margaret Powell
language : en
Publisher: Thorndike Press
Release Date : 2013-06-26
Below Stairs written by Margaret Powell and has been published by Thorndike Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-06-26 with Cooks categories.
The remarkable true story of Margaret Powell, who arrived at the servant's entrance in the 1920s as a kitchen maid and entered an entirely new world. Margaret's tales of her time in service are told with wit, warmth, and a sharp eye in this fascinating portrait of life in Downton Abbey and 165 Eaton Place.
Death Below Stairs
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Author : Jennifer Ashley
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2018-01-02
Death Below Stairs written by Jennifer Ashley and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-01-02 with Fiction categories.
Victorian class lines are crossed when cook Kat Holloway is drawn into a murder that reaches all the way to the throne. Highly sought-after young cook Kat Holloway takes a position in a Mayfair mansion and soon finds herself immersed in the odd household of Lord Rankin. Kat is unbothered by the family’s eccentricities as long as they stay away from her kitchen, but trouble finds its way below stairs when her young Irish assistant is murdered. Intent on discovering who killed the helpless kitchen maid, Kat turns to the ever-capable Daniel McAdam, who is certainly much more than the charming delivery man he pretends to be. Along with the assistance of Lord Rankin’s unconventional sister-in-law and a mathematical genius, Kat and Daniel discover that the household murder was the barest tip of a plot rife with danger and treason—one that’s a threat to Queen Victoria herself.
High Life Below Stairs
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Author : James Townley
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1802
High Life Below Stairs written by James Townley and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1802 with categories.
Court Life Below Stairs
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Author : Joseph Fitzgerald Molloy
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1882
Court Life Below Stairs written by Joseph Fitzgerald Molloy and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1882 with Great Britain categories.
Death Below Stairs
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Author : Jennifer Ashley
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2018-01-02
Death Below Stairs written by Jennifer Ashley and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-01-02 with Fiction categories.
Victorian class lines are crossed when cook Kat Holloway is drawn into a murder that reaches all the way to the throne. Highly sought-after young cook Kat Holloway takes a position in a Mayfair mansion and soon finds herself immersed in the odd household of Lord Rankin. Kat is unbothered by the family’s eccentricities as long as they stay away from her kitchen, but trouble finds its way below stairs when her young Irish assistant is murdered. Intent on discovering who killed the helpless kitchen maid, Kat turns to the ever-capable Daniel McAdam, who is certainly much more than the charming delivery man he pretends to be. Along with the assistance of Lord Rankin’s unconventional sister-in-law and a mathematical genius, Kat and Daniel discover that the household murder was the barest tip of a plot rife with danger and treason—one that’s a threat to Queen Victoria herself.