Revelatory, gripping and unexpectedly poignant, The Housekeeper' s Tale champions the invisible women who ran the English country house.
Now in paperback, this follows the lives of 5 women who ran great English country houses, showing the real stories behind the "Downton Abbey" myth. Through meticulous research and imaginative reconstruction, the personal stories of Mrs Doar, Mrs Wells, Mrs Penketh, Mrs Mackenzie and Mrs Higgins are brought to life.
‘Forget Downton Abbey; this exceptionally well-written book is the real deal.’
