Lady's Maid

Description

Paperback cover has some normal wear. Pages are clean and the binding is tight. Ships from Colorado.

This well-preserved copy of Margaret Forster’s “Lady’s Maid” offers readers a captivating glimpse into the upstairs-downstairs world of Edwardian England. Published in 1994, the novel tells the story of Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s devoted companion and servant, Wilson, painting a vivid portrait of the constraints and complexities of domestic service in Victorian Britain. Forster, a celebrated novelist and biographer, draws from her meticulous research to bring alive the intimate dynamics between the famous poet and her loyal attendant. This novel is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and those interested in the often-overlooked narratives of women’s lives in the 19th century. Collectors will appreciate this well-preserved copy as a window into Forster’s nuanced exploration of class, gender, and the enduring power of human connection.