Mary Price, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint): Or, the Memoirs of a Servant-Maid: Or, the Memoirs of a Servant-Maid (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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A vivid, first‑person portrait of a Victorian servant and the hidden life of a grand estate.

Mary Price recounts her unexpected journey from the villa to Kingston Grange, where service meets ambition, wealth, and danger. Through her eyes, readers glimpse the daily routines, the sharp social divides, and the quiet, intimate moments that shape a young woman’s loyalties and choices.

In this compelling memoir, a devoted maid becomes a confidante to Sybilla Trevanion and finds herself drawn into a web of marriage, duty, and friendship. With keen observation, the narrator describes inside views of an aristocratic house, the voices of house staff, and the uneasy balance between independence and obedience that defines life in a grand country home.

• Rich period detail of a large English estate and its bustling household
• Close, uneasy relationships between servants and the family they serve
• Emotional stakes around love, marriage, and personal freedom
• A strong, reflective voice that guides the reader through social expectations and personal courage

Ideal for readers who enjoy historical fiction told from a compelling female perspective, with atmosphere, intrigue, and enduring human bonds.

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