The Observations: Jane Harris

Synopsis:

Scotland, 1863. In an attempt to escape her past, Bessy Buckley takes a job working as a maid in a big country house. But when Arabella, her beautiful mistress, asks her to undertake a series of bizarre tasks, Bessy begins to realise that she hasn't quite landed on her feet.

In one of the most acclaimed debuts of recent years, Jane Harris has created a heroine who will make you laugh and cry as she narrates this unforgettable story about secrets and suspicions and the redemptive power of love and friendship.

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Categorised as:
Fiction
Sub-categories:
General Fiction
People & Characters:
Bessy Buckley
Genres & Themes:
Disappearance; Mystery; Secrets; Self Discovery

Reading Guide:

The Observations book cover
Selected edition:
Paperback
ISBN:
9780571223367
Published:
01.02.2007
No of pages:
544

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