The perfect gift for all Jane Austen fans! THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER A RICHARD AND
JUDY BOOKCLUB PICK 'Utterly engrossing' Guardian It is wash-day for the housemaids at
Longbourn House and Sarah's hands are chapped and raw. Domestic life below stairs ruled with
a tender heart and an iron will by Mrs Hill the housekeeper is about to be disturbed by the
arrival of a new footman bearing secrets and the scent of the sea. What readers are saying:
'A novel to be savoured' 'Highly recommended' 'Very enjoyable exploration of the background
to Pride and Prejudice'
