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After her husband dies in 1908, an Irish teen must relinquish her newborn and find work as a maid on a sprawling New England estate. While living among the household, she faces the challenges of immigrant life and a demanding employer. A sudden death of a mysterious figure forces her to confront a hidden, five‑generation secret that ties the estate’s past to her own lineage. The novel explores themes of secrecy, family, and the resilience of women in the domestic sphere.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Helen Klein Ross
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