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In Jo Baker’s fresh take on Jane Austen’s classic, the life of the Bennet household is seen from the perspective of its domestic staff. The story centers on Sarah, an orphaned housemaid who begins to push against the rigid boundaries of her class. When a militia marches into the village and a mysterious footman arrives, the orderly world of Longbourn threatens to be upended, especially as Sarah becomes the object of affection of a young, ambitious former slave working at neighboring Netherfield Hall. The novel brings to life a cast of characters ranging from the stern but compassionate housekeeper to the hopeful kitchen maid, offering a new lens on familiar social dynamics.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Historical Fiction/19th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Jo Baker
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