Author: Anne Maria SargeantPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
The Maid
Author: Nita ProsePublisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0735246343
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 385
Book Description
OVER 1 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE • *WINNER OF THE NED KELLY AWARD FOR BEST INTERNATIONAL CRIME FICTION* • *SHORTLISTED FOR THE EDGAR ALLAN POE BEST NOVEL AWARD* • INSTANT #1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER • #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK • CITYLINE BOOK CLUB PICK • “A twist-and-turn whodunit, set in a five-star hotel, from the perspective of the maid who finds the body. Think Clue. Think page-turner.”—Glamour A dead body is one mess she can’t clean up on her own. Molly Gray is not like everyone else. She struggles with social skills and misreads the intentions of others. Her Gran used to interpret the world for her, codifying it into simple rules that Molly could live by, but since Gran died a few months ago, Molly has been navigating life's complexities by herself. With gusto, she throws herself into work as a hotel maid. Her unique character, along with her obsessive love of cleaning and proper etiquette, make her an ideal fit for the job. She delights in donning her crisp uniform each morning, stocking her cart with miniature soaps and bottles, and returning guest rooms at the Regency Grand Hotel to a state of perfection. But Molly’s orderly life is upended the day she enters the suite of the infamous and wealthy Charles Black, only to find it in a state of disarray and Mr. Black himself dead in his bed. Before she knows what’s happening, Molly’s unusual demeanour has the police targeting her as their lead suspect. She quickly finds herself caught in a web of deception, one she has no idea how to untangle. Fortunately for Molly, friends she never knew she had unite with her in a search for clues to what really happened to Mr. Black. But will they be able to find the real killer before it’s too late? Both a Clue-like, locked-room mystery and a heartwarming journey of the spirit, The Maid explores what it means to be the same as everyone else and yet entirely different—and reveals that all mysteries can be solved through connection to the human heart.
The House of Dead Maids
Author: Clare B. DunklePublisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
ISBN: 1429951222
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Young Tabby Aykroyd has been brought to the dusty mansion of Seldom House to be nursemaid to a foundling boy. He is a savage little creature, but the Yorkshire moors harbor far worse, as Tabby soon discovers. Why do scores of dead maids and masters haunt Seldom House with a jealous devotion that extends beyond the grave? As Tabby struggles to escape the evil forces rising out of the land, she watches her young charge choose a different path. Long before he reaches the old farmhouse of Wuthering Heights, the boy who will become Heathcliff has doomed himself and any who try to befriend him.
Maid
Author: Stephanie LandPublisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 0316505102
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 266
Book Description
"A single mother's personal, unflinching look at America's class divide (Barack Obama)," this New York Times bestselling memoir is the inspiration for the Netflix limited series, hailed by Rolling Stone as "a great one." At 28, Stephanie Land's dreams of attending a university and becoming a writer quickly dissolved when a summer fling turned into an unplanned pregnancy. Before long, she found herself a single mother, scraping by as a housekeeper to make ends meet. Maid is an emotionally raw, masterful account of Stephanie's years spent in service to upper middle class America as a "nameless ghost" who quietly shared in her clients' triumphs, tragedies, and deepest secrets. Driven to carve out a better life for her family, she cleaned by day and took online classes by night, writing relentlessly as she worked toward earning a college degree. She wrote of the true stories that weren't being told: of living on food stamps and WIC coupons, of government programs that barely provided housing, of aloof government employees who shamed her for receiving what little assistance she did. Above all else, she wrote about pursuing the myth of the American Dream from the poverty line, all the while slashing through deep-rooted stigmas of the working poor. Maid is Stephanie's story, but it's not hers alone. It is an inspiring testament to the courage, determination, and ultimate strength of the human spirit. "A single mother's personal, unflinching look at America's class divide, a description of the tightrope many families walk just to get by, and a reminder of the dignity of all work." -PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA, Obama's Summer Reading List
The housemaid's complete guide, and adviser
Author: Anne Maria SargeantHousemaid Heiress
Author: Elizabeth BeaconPublisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 142681268X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 293
Book Description
Heiress's Diversions An heiress, thinks spoiled Miss Alethea Hardy, should rise late, dress elegantly and marry well. Housemaid's Duties A far cry from her new responsibilities—up at dawn to fetch and carry for her betters! In running away from a repulsive proposal, Thea has ruined herself. Until she meets Marcus Ashfield, Viscount Strensham, who seems to see the beautiful woman behind the dowdy uniform. Such a devastatingly handsome, arrogant lord can't be interested in a lowly maid…can he? Upstairs, Downstairs… The secret life of the Regency servant!
The Housemaid
Author: Sarah A. DenzilPublisher: Sarah A. Denzil
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 329
Book Description
The Howards don't know who I really am, but I'm learning all their secrets. It seems like the perfect job. The wages are great, and accommodation is provided within the walls of an actual mansion. Not many little girls dream of becoming a maid, but this is an opportunity for me to get back on my feet. And to revisit my past... But the strict housekeeper, Mrs Huxley, watches my every move, emerging from the shadows when I least expect her. And Lord Howard's son, Alex, takes an interest in me. I'm drawn to him because I know he's bad for me. There's a general atmosphere of unease at Highwood Hall, from the narrow tunnels laced throughout the sprawling house, to the abandoned north wing, rumoured to be haunted. No one outside the hall knows where I work and yet a gift box arrives. One tug of the pretty ribbon unveils a miniature doll version of me trapped inside a dollhouse. In this scene I'm dead, lying in a pool of red paint at the bottom of the perfectly recreated staircase. Someone sent this threatening package to me, but who? And what do they want? All I know is that nothing is what it seems here. And now I know what the Howards are hiding, I could be in grave danger… Rebecca meets Gone Girl in this atmospheric thriller by Sarah A. Denzil, the million-copy bestselling author of Silent Child. Read what everyone's saying about The Housemaid: "A poignant, deliciously dark novel which kept me gripped." Vikki Patis, author of Girl, Lost, ★★★★★ "As the story unfolds and secrets unfurl, it leaves you gasping for breath!" Netgalley reviewer, ★★★★★ "An excellent mind-bending story tricking your thoughts in all directions!" Netgalley reviewer, ★★★★★ "One of the creepiest, craziest books I have read this year." Goodreads reviewer, ★★★★★ "Twists & turns aplenty with a killer of an ending!" - Goodreads reviewer, ★★★★★ "Amazing book. Truly a Denzil thriller, you never guess what's coming!" - Goodreads reviewer, ★★★★★ "This took so many turns my head is still spinning! The characters are so well developed I feel like I know each of them. Such a great read!" - Netgalley reviewer, ★★★★★
Summary of The Housemaid is Watching by Freida McFadden
Author: thomas francisPublisher: BookSummaryGr
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 83
Book Description
The Housemaid is Watching The Housemaid is Watching is a suspenseful thriller by Freida McFadden, known for her gripping narratives and unexpected plot twists. The book is a sequel to McFadden's earlier novel The Housemaid and continues to delve into the dark and mysterious world of Millie Calloway, a character whose life as a domestic worker is filled with secrets and deception.
The Housemaid
Author: Amma DarkoPublisher: Heinemann
ISBN: 9780435910082
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
Amma Darko's new novel is a dramatic story of exploitation in modern Ghana.
Summary of The Housemaid Is Watching by Freida McFadden
Author: C.B. PublishersPublisher: C.B. Publishers
ISBN:
Category : Study Aids
Languages : en
Pages : 95
Book Description
A high-quality chapter-by-chapter summary of Freida McFadden's book The Housemaid Is Watching, including chapter details and an analysis of the main themes from the original book. About the original book: "The Housemaid Is Watching" is the third installment in Freida McFadden's psychological thriller "Housemaid" series. The book follows Millie and Enzo as they attempt to settle into their new Long Island house, only to have their lives upended by the neighbors next door. In the first two books, the couple navigated the transition from bustling New York City to suburban life and the challenges of starting over in a new place. In this latest installment, a shocking death among the neighbors sends their lives spiraling out of control.
Author: Charles Dickens