Gentlemen's Gentlemen
- 290pagine
- 11 ore di lettura
First published forty years ago, Gentlemen's Gentlemen gives an insight into the golden age of service - a profession now almost completely lost.
Rosina Harrison Libri
Rosina Harrison, nota come Rose, fu un'acuta osservatrice della natura umana e dei ceti sociali. Le sue esperienze di vita come dama di compagnia le fornirono un punto di osservazione impareggiabile sulle vite di coloro che servì, spingendola a profonde riflessioni sulle distinzioni di classe e sulla decenza umana. La sua scrittura è semplice e onesta, rivelando le intricate dinamiche tra datori di lavoro e personale. Attraverso la sua prosa, i lettori ottengono uno spaccato di un mondo in gran parte scomparso, ma i cui elementi umani fondamentali rimangono eternamente rilevanti.
The Lady's Maid
- 368pagine
- 13 ore di lettura
'I was able to get on well with everyone below stairs and above, or so I thought until I began working for Lady Astor...' In 1929, Yorkshire lass Rosina Harrison became personal maid to Lady Astor: the first female Member of Parliament to take her seat and wife of one of England's wealthiest lords.
Set in 1928, the story follows Harrison as she becomes the personal maid to the unconventional Lady Astor, a prominent figure in Parliament known for her royal connections and global travels. The narrative explores the dynamics of class and privilege within the Astor household, highlighting the contrasts between the lives of the aristocracy and their servants. Harrison's experiences provide a unique perspective on the social intricacies of the time, making for an engaging exploration of both personal and societal themes.