The Housekeeper’s Tale by Tessa Boase 2014 Aurum Press Limited

Description: The Housekeeper’s Tale - The Women Who Really Ran the English Country House by Tessa Boase 2014 - Aurum Press Limited Discover the fascinating history of English country houses with "The Housekeeper's Tale" by Tessa Boase. This hardcover book, published by Aurum Press in 2014, is packed with 314 pages of captivating narratives, illustrations, and photographs. Explore the worlds of Joseph Wells, Kent professional cricketer, Ellen Penketh, Vanessa Bell, and many more remarkable individuals whose lives were intertwined with the grand houses of England. This book is a must-have for young adults and adults alike who are interested in historical building records, estate and manorial records, and the lives of the wealthy elite. With a focus on the 1800s, "The Housekeeper's Tale" is a perfect addition to any history enthusiast's collection. In very good preowned condition, wear to corners and edges of the dust jacket. Please review the photos and let me know if you have any questions prior to purchase. Thanks for your interest!

Price: 8.62 USD

Location: Federal Way, Washington

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Personalised: No

Book Title: The Housekeeper’s Tale

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Book Series: Historical

Ex Libris: No

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Publisher: Aurum Press

Original Language: English

Intended Audience: Adults, Young Adults

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Publication Year: 2014

Format: Hardcover

Language: English

Era: 1800s

Author: Tessa Boase

Features: Dust Jacket, Illustrated

Time Period Manufactured: 2010-2019

Genre: Probate records, Poor Law, Charleston farmhouse in East Sussex, Duncan Grant, Dorothy Doar, Regency housekeeper, Stately homes, Secret diaries, House history, Housekeeper, Estate and Manorial records, English country houses., Erddig Hall in the Welsh borders, Great houses, J M Barrie, Mrs Hughes, Poverty, The National Archives, Trade directories, Workhouse, Wills, Unpublished letters, Photographs, Health, Education records, Green Baize Door, Downton Abbey, Butler, Books, Burials, Historical

Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom

Topic: Ellen Penketh, Grace Higgens, H G Wells - writer, Hannah Mackenzie, Housekeeping accounts, Joseph Wells, Kent professional cricketer, Sarah Wells, Service archives of stately homes, Trentham Hall, Staffordshire, Uppark, West Sussex, Wrest Park in Bedfordshire, Vanessa Bell, History, Country-house war hospital, Buildings records, Bloomsbury set, 1st Duke and Duchess of Sutherland, Contemporary History, Cultural History, Economic History, Family History, Local History, Modern History, Political History, Regional History, Religious History, World History, Social History, Genealogy, Topography

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Number of Pages: 314