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In post-World War II England, a clever, young woman named Mary Adams finds herself thrust into a world of privilege and secrets as she transitions from being a wartime factory worker to a maid in the grand estates. Positioned at a new estate, Mary overhears something she shouldn't. When the only person who knew the truth is found dead, Mary vows to unravel the mystery shrouded in the lavish mansion....
"Very entertaining. I highly recommend this...
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In post-World War II England, a clever, young woman named Mary Adams finds herself thrust into a world of privilege and secrets as she transitions from being a wartime factory worker to a maid in the grand estates. In a stately ancestral home, a brewing family feud takes a deadly turn when a murder attempt on the heir, a young bachelor, goes awry. As tensions run high, Mary must navigate a treacherous landscape of family deception to unmask the killer...
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In post-World War II England, a clever, young woman named Mary Adams finds herself thrust into a world of privilege and secrets as she transitions from being a wartime factory worker to a maid in the grand estates. When a distant relative hires Mary, she finally feels at home, until an unexpected death shatters the calm...
As Mary navigates the delicate intricacies of high society, she also finds herself privy to their darkest secrets. As a maid,...
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"The Maid and the Mansion's Secret" invites readers into a world of intrigue and hidden truths. As Maria the Housemaid navigates her role within the opulent estate, she becomes entangled in a web of deception, unearthing mysteries that challenge privilege and vulnerability. This captivating tale explores the resilience of the human spirit, the pursuit of truth, and the unexpected connections that can shape destinies. Join us on a journey where uncovering...
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Kiona, the Maid of the Heart, had a relaxing week before experiencing treachery, heartbreak, and miracles within the quiet forest town of Shenandoah. Nascha from The Great Western Lands had arrived to discover the whereabouts of her proposed future husband, Achak. Now one with Kiona's heart as Levtiqvah, awaking her true self as Tiqvah, the angel who represents Hope. Kiona had also been invited with her friends to attend the ball in Belladina, held...
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When the help becomes the hunted...
Grace was one paycheck from becoming a single mother-to-be on the streets, until she's offered the job of a lifetime: live-in maid for millionaires Naomi and Jack Hamilton.
Grace doesn't belong in the Hamiltons' luxurious world of privilege, wealth, and power-but she willingly cleans the messes they make. Affairs? She washes the perfume from the sheets. Secrets? She weaves the lies that maintain order in the household....
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Die Cosy-Crime-Entdeckung des Jahres!
Jeden Morgen freut sich die 25-jährige Molly Gray darauf, in ihre frisch gestärkte Uniform zu schlüpfen. Sie liebt ihren Job als Zimmermädchen im altehrwürdigen Londoner Regency Grand Hotel und ist erst zufrieden, wenn sie die eleganten Suiten wieder in einen tadellosen Zustand versetzt hat. Doch als Molly den ebenso berüchtigten wie schwerreichen Mr Black tot in seinem zerwühlten Zimmer vorfindet, bringt...
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2012 Americo Paredes Book Award Winner for Non-Fiction presented by the Center for Mexican American Studies at South Texas College
Selected as a 2012 Outstanding Title by AAUP University Press Books for Public and Secondary School Libraries
A complex rendering of the upbringing of Olivia--the daughter of a live-in maid to a wealthy family
This is Olivia's story. Born in Los Angeles, she is taken to Mexico to live with her extended family until...
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In the shadows of progress, two women's stories were erased. Until now.
What if a respected surgeon could destroy your life with just one diagnosis?
In early twentieth century Green Bay, Wisconsin, this terrifying reality was all too true for two women. Mary, an illiterate maid, and Mollie, a college-educated socialite, fell victim to the physical violence and mental abuse of celebrated surgeon Dr. John R. Minahan. To silence them, he claimed they...
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"The Bull Is Dead."Ariemme is a daughter of the Pasithea. But unlike her Mother, who can speak with bees and bulls, call the rains, and hear the cracking of the earth deep down, Ariemme barely understands the speech of birds and serpents. She is the least of her Mother's children.But then the sacrificial bull is murdered by foul magic on the eve of the equinox. If the murderer is not found, the bull's Caretaker will pay with his own life. Only Ariemme,...
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Keep your friends close… But your enemies closer? In order to find a legendary treasure map, mercenary Louve of Mei Solis must infiltrate his enemy's fortress under the guise of a servant. There, Louve meets beautiful maiden Biedeluue, a fellow servant with her own hidden agenda…to save her sister from the malevolent lord's clutches! Their high-stakes missions may be at odds with one another, but their attraction cannot be denied even in this...
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The Maiden - Part I of the 3-part Saga, an Adam & Eve Retelling that ends with a HFN. Gemini, Book 1: How many eternal sacrifices can one soul make?It's been 21 years since Cade last saw his soul mate, Zoe, and when they finally reunite, sparks will fly. There's only one problem...Zoe has no idea who Cade is. Can he convince her they've spent thousands of years loving each other or will this be the end of humanity when Zoe finally chooses her own...
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In post-World War II England, a clever, young woman named Mary Adams finds herself thrust into a world of privilege and secrets as she transitions from being a wartime factory worker to a maid in the grand estates. When a distant relative hires Mary, she finally feels at home-until an unexpected death shatters the calm....
"Very entertaining. I highly recommend this book to the permanent library of any reader that appreciates a very well written...
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In post-World War II England, a clever, young woman named Mary Adams finds herself thrust into a world of privilege and secrets as she transitions from being a wartime factory worker to a maid in the grand estates. Positioned at a new estate, Mary overhears something she shouldn't. When the only person who knew the truth is found dead, Mary vows to unravel the mystery shrouded in the lavish mansion...
As Mary navigates the delicate intricacies of...
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In post-World War II England, a clever, young woman named Mary Adams finds herself thrust into a world of privilege and secrets as she transitions from being a wartime factory worker to a maid in the grand estates. In a stately ancestral home, a brewing family feud takes a deadly turn when a murder attempt on the heir, a young bachelor, goes awry. As tensions run high, Mary must navigate a treacherous landscape of family deception to unmask the killer...
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"When the daughter of a well-respected family is being poisoned, Rosalind Thorn and Bow Street officer Adam Harkness work together to solve this dangerous case that is rife with politics, jealousy, jewel thieves--and a romance between them that would be frowned upon by society"--
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