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The Observations: Jane Harris

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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.

Tags:

Categorised as:

Fiction

Sub-categories:

General Fiction

People & Characters:

Bessy Buckley

Genres & Themes:

Disappearance; Mystery; Secrets; Self Discovery

Awards & Prizes:

Orange Prize for Fiction - Shortlist 2007

Reading Guide:

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