A Countess Below Stairs
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Overall rating
3.8
Plot
3.8(10)
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3.5(2)
Writing Style
4.0(2)
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A Sweet Romance
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4.7
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5.0
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4.0
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5.0
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This story reminded me of the very best in historical romance: sweeping setting, glamour, intrigue, secrets, and an improbable but lovely romance. I was captivated and interested, despite the fact that every character was a bit too perfect for my taste. This is a thoroughly sweet romance, with a lovely setting, and a fun plot.
An Intelligent Book
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5.0
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5.0
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Reader reviewed by Mairi
When the Russian Revolution forces her out of her native land, Anna Grazinsky flees to England with a family friend, Miss Pinfold. They live in London, but jobs are hard to come by in the city, and Anna decides to leave (against the wishes of Miss Pinfold). She has found work in a house called Mersham and, though Miss Pinfold assures her that a lady such as herself could never be happy below stairs, she goes- and she is happy.
More than one person has pointed out that Eva Ibbotson's characters are not very believable. They have a point, as Anna, like all of Ibbotson's other heroines, is a wholesome girl with no real faults, but I love her anyway. She reflects the spirit of the book, being earnest, hardworking, and always joyful.
A Countess Below Stairs is a comfort read, I won't deny it, but unlike others of its type it never assumes that the reader is stupid.
When the Russian Revolution forces her out of her native land, Anna Grazinsky flees to England with a family friend, Miss Pinfold. They live in London, but jobs are hard to come by in the city, and Anna decides to leave (against the wishes of Miss Pinfold). She has found work in a house called Mersham and, though Miss Pinfold assures her that a lady such as herself could never be happy below stairs, she goes- and she is happy.
More than one person has pointed out that Eva Ibbotson's characters are not very believable. They have a point, as Anna, like all of Ibbotson's other heroines, is a wholesome girl with no real faults, but I love her anyway. She reflects the spirit of the book, being earnest, hardworking, and always joyful.
A Countess Below Stairs is a comfort read, I won't deny it, but unlike others of its type it never assumes that the reader is stupid.
Anything but the life of a countess
Overall rating
5.0
Plot
5.0
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N/A
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Reader reviewed by conan11893
After the Russian Civil War, the a Russian Countess Family flees to England. There the young countess, Anna decides to take on a job as temporary maid to support her family. She works hard and earns the approval of many people in the household as well as the family. the Master of the house soon comes back...
This captivating story was hard to put down. Anna is a very lovable girl with an unflemished personality, almost too perfect to be true.
After the Russian Civil War, the a Russian Countess Family flees to England. There the young countess, Anna decides to take on a job as temporary maid to support her family. She works hard and earns the approval of many people in the household as well as the family. the Master of the house soon comes back...
This captivating story was hard to put down. Anna is a very lovable girl with an unflemished personality, almost too perfect to be true.
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