Tuesday, October 13, 2015

The Secret Countess by Eva Ibbotson . Review


When I first saw the new edition of this book I fell in love with the pretty cover instantly and as I began reading it , it just got better!
The story is about Anna , a girl from very noble stock in Russia who has to move to England after tragedy befalls her family. Making the journey to England with a large helpful book full of tips and many hopes and dreams this young lady is set to work in a very fine house where she will be a maid. If you are a fan of Downton Abbey then you will like the comradery between the below stairs staff  in the book and the complications of the lives of those who live upstairs . As Anna has more nobility in her then they realise even her uniform cannot hide her breeding that shines through in her manners and beauty. 
This was a feel good story , Anna is a gorgeous character to read about in every way but there has to be a horrible character in every story and this one has that too creating tension and unease. I even stayed up late to finish this as I wanted to see if there would be a happy ending . Gorgeous book ! Go add this to your TBR list now. 

I received this book for review from the lovely people over at Lovereading 
This book has already been published and is available from Lovereading4kids and all other good booksellers
Below please find a link to this book. 


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