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Name: Nelly's version
Author: Eva Figes

Nelly's Version, written by Eva Figes, explores the lives of women who work as domestics in England. The novel situates its narrative within a historical context, offering insight into household employees and the social fabric of the era.

First publish date: 1977

Genre: Historical Fiction/19th Century Historical Fiction

Authors: Eva Figes

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