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Synopsis
&“Downton Abbey meets Gangs of New York…a gem of a novel to be inhaled in one gulp&” (Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author) about a devoted maid whose secretive world is about to be ripped apart at the seams—a lush and evocative debut set in 19th-century New York that&’s perfect for fans of Sarah Waters&’s Fingersmith and Emma Donoghue&’s Slammerkin.By day, Mary Ballard is dutiful lady&’s maid to Charlotte Walden, a wealthy and accomplished belle of New York City high society. But Charlotte would never trust Mary again if she knew the truth about her devoted servant&’s past. On her nights off, Mary sheds her persona as prim and proper lady&’s maid to reveal her true self—Irish exile Maire O&’Farren. She finds release from her frustration in New York&’s gritty underworld—in the arms of a prostitute and as drinking companion to a decidedly motley crew consisting of members of a dangerous secret society. Meanwhile, Charlotte has a secret of her own—she&’s having an affair with a stable groom, unaware that her lover is actually Mary&’s own brother. When the truth of both women&’s double lives begins to unravel, Mary is left to face the consequences. Forced to choose between loyalty to her brother and loyalty to Charlotte, between society&’s respect and true freedom, Mary finally learns that her fate lies in her hands alone. A captivating historical fiction of 19th century upstairs/downstairs New York City, The Parting Glass examines sexuality, race, and social class in ways that feel startlingly familiar and timely. A perfectly paced, romantically charged &“story of the sumptuous world of the privileged and the precarious, difficult environs of the immigrant working poor is highlighted by vibrant characters and a well-paced plot, which will pull readers into the tangled tale&” (Publishers Weekly).
Copyright:
2019

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
320 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781501198434
Related ISBNs:
9781501198427, 9781501198410
Publisher:
Atria Books
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Gina Marie Guadagnino
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
History, Literature and Fiction, Parenting and Family
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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