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A Countess Below Stairs
A Countess Below Stairs
A Countess Below Stairs
Eva Ibbotson
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A delicious historical romance perfect for fans of Downton Abbey and Upstairs, Downstairs After the Russian Revolution turns her world topsy-turvy, Anna, a young Russian countess, has no choice but to flee to England. penniless, Anna hides her aristocratic background and takes a job as servant in the household of the esteemed Westerholme family, armed only with an outdated housekeeping manual and sheer determination. 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. to make matters worse, Rupert appears to be falling for her as well. As their attraction grows stronger, Anna finds it more and more difficult to keep her most dearly held secrets from unraveling. And then there's the small matter of Rupert's beautiful and nasty fiancee. . . . 
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Book Details

Genre: 

  • Historical Fiction
  • Romance

Age Level: 

  • 12 and up
A Countess Below Stairs review by IHua
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IHua

Some may say that St. Petersburg is a "city built on the bones of a thousand serfs", but for Anna Grazinsky it is the land of snow and dreams her home. This "Little Star", as her father lovingly calls her, was born into the lap of luxuries. A springing leopard of lapis lazuli, a jade gazelle with shining ruby eyes&.nothing is too good for innocent Anna. But all good things come to an end. Transformed into the Russian Revolution, fate turns around and slaps the young countess in the face. Penniless, dear Anoushka and her family flee to England.

Rating:
4
Content Rating:

Content rating - nothing offensive
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A Countess Below Stairs review by ROrn
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ROrn

When the beautiful countess Anna Grazinsky's father dies and she has to flee Russia, she is in for an adventure. Anna must find a job to support her mother and brother. She finds just the job working for the Earl of Westerholme. He is returning home from the war and brining his beautiful fiancee, Muriel, with him. Anna has to keep her identity secret, but what happens when she falls for the earl and he finds out her secret?

Rating:
5
Five Star Award
Content Rating:

Content rating - some mature content
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