story, I could not put it down, Very well written and great characters development specifically Clara and Andrew, Love the end. I liked the book, it was an easy interesting read, I liked learning what a ladys maid did other historical details, I didnt like the whiny letters that she received from her sister then at the end, nothing was said about her bringing her family over or Good, Very good. Almostworthy for me, it somehow lacked something
I cant put my finger on, It successfully weaves several important themes together a cohesive way and honestly reveals historical events and persons in a warm and inviting way, Well written, imaginative, I could not put the book down, It is a rags to riches story of immigrants coming to America, especially the Irish and the awful potato famine, bittersweet, I felt as if I was inside the gilded halls of Fairfield, I highly recommend This book kept me totally entertained and highly interested, Fascinating development of characters and a book you can't put down! I look forward to reading books by this author, I'm halfway thru the book, If you like historical fiction as I do, you'll enjoy this, It's an easy read and gives a lot of insight into the Irish immigration and class struggles, I have read many of Marie Benedicts book and enjoy them immensely, When I first open the book, it feels like sitting I am sitting in a comfortable chair listening to a dear friend! Enjoy the book! The USA Today BestsellerFrom the bestselling author of The Only Woman in the Room comes a mesmerizing tale of historical fiction that asks what kind of woman could have inspired an American dynasty.
Clara Kelley is not who they think she is, She's not the experienced Irish maid who was hired to work in one of Pittsburgh's grandest households, She's a poor farmer's daughter with nowhere to go and nothing in her pockets, But the woman who shares her name has vanished, and assuming her identity just might get Clara some money to send back home, Clara must rely on resolve as strong as the steel Pittsburgh is becoming famous for and an uncanny understanding of business, attributes that quickly gain her Carnegie's trust.
But she still can't let her guard down, not even when Andrew becomes something than an employer, Revealing her past might ruin her futureand her family's, With captivating insight and heart, Carnegie's Maid is a book of fascinatingth century historical fiction, Discover the story of one brilliant woman who may have spurred Andrew Carnegie's transformation from ruthless industrialist to the world's first true philanthropist, Other Bestselling Historical Fiction from Marie Benedict:
The Mystery of Mrs, Christie
Lady Clementine
The Only Woman in the Room
The Other Einstein,