The Observations
The Observations
Jane Harris
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'Vastly original. Bessy is surely one of the most striking characters in recent fiction: cynical, disruptive, tender and very, very funny.' Independent on SundayShortlisted for the Orange PrizeScotland, 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.
Product Description
Title - The Observations
Edition -
Author - Jane Harris
ISBN 13 - 9780571223350
Imprint - Faber & Faber
Publisher - Faber & Faber
Date Published - 06/04/2006
Prize -
No. of pages -
Binding Type - Hardback
Dimensions - 162 x 242 x 36mm
Weight - 685 g
Languages - English