A Countess Below Stairs
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Eva Ibbotson
A delicious historical romance perfect for fans of Downton Abbey and Upstairs, Downstairs After the Russian Revolution turns her world topsy-turvy, Anna, a young Russian countess, has no choice but to flee to England. penniless, Anna hides her aristocratic background and takes a job as servant in the household of the esteemed Westerholme family, armed only with an outdated housekeeping manual and sheer determination. Desperate to keep her past a secret, Anna is nearly overwhelmed by her new duties--not to mention her instant attraction to Rupert, the handsome Earl of Westerholme. to make matters worse, Rupert appears to be falling for her as well. As their attraction grows stronger, Anna finds it more and more difficult to keep her most dearly held secrets from unraveling. And then there's the small matter of Rupert's beautiful and nasty fiancee. . . .
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Author
Eva Ibbotson
Pages
400
Publisher
National Geographic Books
Published Date
2007-05-10
ISBN
0142408654 9780142408650
Ratings
Google: 3.5
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"This was one of the best books I've read so far this year. On par with Deanne Gist's novels. Romantic and swoony historical fiction romance."
Kit Nederostek
"A reread of a long-standing favorite, this book was everything I remembered it to be and more. I think it’s also my first 5-star review here!<br/>Anna, formerly a Russian aristocrat, has her entire life uprooted when the Russian Revolution hits too close to home. She and her fractured family find shelter in England, where Anna takes on a job below stairs in an English earl’s residence. The attraction between them is real, but (as in any good romance story) there are complications. <br/>I don’t know what it is about this book, but something about it is just charming and comforting. It’s a nice, soothing read without being dull. You’ll laugh, you might cry, you’ll root for the MCs to get together. If I could give it 10 stars, I would. This is one of the few historical fiction books that I actually like, and that’s hard to accomplish."
Bevin West