Gentlemen's Gentlemen
- 290 stránok
- 11 hodin čítania
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 Knihy
Rosina Harrison, známa ako Rose, bola pozorovateľkou ľudskej povahy a spoločenských vrstiev. Jej životné skúsenosti slúžky jej poskytli jedinečný pohľad na životy tých, ktorým slúžila, a podnietili ju k hlbokému zamysleniu nad triednymi rozdielmi a ľudskou slušnosťou. Jej písanie je prosté a úprimné, odhaľuje zložitosť vzťahov medzi pánmi a služobníctvom. Skrze jej texty môžeme nahliadnuť do sveta, ktorý je dnes už stratený, ale ktorého ľudské prvky zostávajú navždy relevantné.
The Lady's Maid
- 368 stránok
- 13 hodin čítania
'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.