A Countess Below Stairs
by Eva Ibbotson
A Countess Below Stairs by Eva Ibbotson holds a well received rating of 3.88 out of 5, based on 14.4K reader ratings. First published in 1981. The book spans 383 pages.
About A Countess Below Stairs
After the Russian revolution turns her world topsy-turvy, Anna, a young Russian Countess, has no choice but to flee to England. Penniless, Anna hides her aristocratic background and takes a job as servant in the household of the esteemed Westerholme family, armed only with an outdated housekeeping manual and sheer determination. Desperate to keep her past a secret, Anna is nearly overwhelmed by her new duties—not to mention her instant attraction to Rupert, the handsome Earl of Westerholme. To make matters worse, Rupert appears to be falling for her as well. As their attraction grows stronger, Anna finds it more and more difficult to keep her most dearly held secrets from unraveling. And then there's the small matter of Rupert's beautiful and nasty fiancée...
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Eva Ibbotson |
| Published | 1981 |
| Pages | 383 |
| Genres | Historical Fiction, Romance, Young Adult, Fiction, Chick-lit |
| Average Rating | 3.88 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 14,422 |
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What genre is A Countess Below Stairs?
A Countess Below Stairs is categorized as Historical Fiction, Romance, Young Adult, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Romance.
Is A Countess Below Stairs worth reading?
Based on 14.4K reader ratings, A Countess Below Stairs has an average score of 3.88 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is A Countess Below Stairs?
A Countess Below Stairs has 383 pages.
Who wrote A Countess Below Stairs?
A Countess Below Stairs was written by Eva Ibbotson. It was first published in 1981.
What is the ISBN for A Countess Below Stairs?
The ISBN-13 for A Countess Below Stairs is 9780142408650.0.
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