Release date - 16th January 2018
Book length - 288 pages Publisher - Sourcebooks Book Depository - www.bookdepository.com Amazon UK - www.amazon.co.uk Amazon US - www.amazon.com I want to thank Elizabeth from Sourcebooks for the opportunity to take part in this blog tour and for providing me with a copy of this book for review via Netgalley.com ABOUT THE BOOK From the author of The Other Einstein comes the mesmerizing story of love, power, and the woman who inspired an American dynasty In the industrial 1860s at the dawn of the Carnegie empire, Irish immigrant Clara Kelly finds herself in desperate circumstances. Looking for a way out, she seeks employment as a lady's maid in the home of the prominent businessman Andrew Carnegie. Soon, the bond between Clara and her employer deepens into love. But when Clara goes missing, Carnegie's search for her unearths secrets and revelations that lay the foundation for his lasting legacy. With captivating insight and stunning heart, Carnegie's Maid tells the story of one lost woman who may have spurred Andrew Carnegie's transformation from ruthless industrialist into the world's first true philanthropist. MY REVIEW CARNEGIE'S MAID by Marie Benedict is a powerful and heartbreaking tale of love and sacrifice at a time when class, power, and social divisions were the most important thing to uphold. With times very tough in Ireland and her family being persecuted by a landlord with his own agenda, Clara Kelly finds herself on the boat to America in the hopes of a better life and future for herself and her family back home. And when she inadvertently ends up as a lady's maid for the wealthy Mrs. Carnegie, Clara knows that she must do whatever it takes to make herself indispensable to her ladyship. But Clara did not expect to find a true friend and fellow intellect in the form of Andrew Carnegie, the eldest son of the family. As they discuss politics, business, and life, Clara and Andrew connect on a deep level and their feelings steadily grow for each other. But life is harsh and for Clara to secure a safe and happy future for her family, she may just have to sacrifice her heart ... I thoroughly enjoyed this historical story even though it broke my heart at times. The poverty in Ireland and America is expertly detailed and adds an important level of depth to the plot. Clara is a wonderful character as she is strong, determined, loyal, and fiercely intelligent in a world which expected women to fade into the background and look pretty. Andrew while not always likeable, is a noble character who saw beyond status to see the real person in Clara, and allowed her to shape him into a more considerate man. I don't know that much about the actual Andrew Carnegie other than that he was a dedicated philanthropist but after reading this fictionalised story I am intrigued to know more about the real man. My only issue with this story is that I would have loved to know more about how Clara's family in Ireland fared but it is only a small gripe. CARNEGIE'S MAID by Marie Benedict is a compelling historical story that will burrow under your skin and ensnare your heart and I cannot wait to read more from this author. Author Bio: Marie Benedict is a lawyer with more than ten years' experience as a litigator at two of the country's premier law firms. She is a magna cum laude graduate of Boston College with a focus in History and Art History, and a cum laude graduate of the Boston University School of Law. While practicing as a lawyer, Marie dreamed of a fantastical job unearthing the hidden historical stories of women -- and finally found it when she tried her hand at writing. She embarked on a new, narratively connected series of historical novels with THE OTHER EINSTEIN, which tells the tale of Albert Einstein's first wife, a physicist herself, and the role she might have played in his theories. Writing as Heather Terrell, Marie also published the historical novels The Chrysalis, The Map Thief, and Brigid of Kildare. For more information: Website - www.authormariebenedict.com Facebook - www.facebook.com/authormariebenedict/
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