'I was able to get on well with everyone below stairs and above, or so I thought until I began working for Lady Astor...' In 1929, Yorkshire lass Rosina Harrison became personal maid to Lady Astor: the first female Member of Parliament to take her seat and wife of one of England's wealthiest lords.
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Rosina Harrison, known as Rose, was an astute observer of human nature and social strata. Her life experiences as a lady's maid provided her with an unparalleled vantage point into the lives of those she served, prompting profound reflections on class distinctions and human decency. Her writing is unadorned and honest, revealing the intricate dynamics between employers and staff. Through her prose, readers gain insight into a world that has largely vanished, yet whose fundamental human elements remain timelessly relevant.
