A Countess Below Stairs

By Eva Ibbotson

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Average Rating: (See all reviews) Format: Paperback, 383 pages Published In: United States, May 2007 Quantity Available: 352 Ships within 6-10 days After the Russian revolution, Russian countess Anna flees to England and takes a job as servant in the household of the Westerholme family. 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. Publisher: Puffin Books ISBN: 0142408654 EAN: 9780142408650 Dimensions: 20.88 x 14.12 x 2.69 centimeters (0.39 kg)

'A Countess Below Stairs' is a wonderful book by Eva Ibbotson, who is also the author of such children's books as 'Which Witch?' and 'Dial a Ghost'. Aimed more at an older audience than her children's books, 'A Countess Below Stairs' tells the story of Russian Countess Anna Grazinsky who takes a job as a housemaid at Mersham, the home of the Westerholme's, following the Russian Revolution. This story is beautifully written. It has one of the funniest scenes ever written which literally had me laughing out loud. I would recommend this book to anyone who has a love of romance and fairytale endings. Wonderfully emotional without ever being soppy.