Carnegie’s Maid
Carnegie’s Maid by Marie Benedict, published by Gale, a Cengage Company on April 3, 2019, is a large print edition comprising 469 pages. This historical fiction novel explores the life of Clara Kelley, a young woman who assumes the identity of an experienced Irish maid in a prominent Pittsburgh household. As she navigates the complexities of her new role, Clara’s determination and business acumen begin to influence the life of Andrew Carnegie, setting the stage for a transformative relationship.
Readers will find a richly woven narrative that delves into themes of identity and ambition against the backdrop of America’s industrial rise. Clara’s journey from a poor farmer’s daughter to a pivotal figure in Carnegie’s life reveals the challenges she faces while maintaining her deception. The story provides insight into the dynamics of class and gender during this historical period, as well as the personal struggles that accompany Clara’s quest for a better future for herself and her family.
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From the author of The Other Einstein comes the mesmerizing tale of what kind of woman could have inspired an American dynasty.
Clara Kelley is not who they think she is. She’s not the experienced Irish maid who was hired to work in one of Pittsburgh’s grandest households. She’s a poor farmer’s daughter with nowhere to go and nothing in her pockets. But the other woman with the same name has vanished, and pretending to be her just might get Clara some money to send back home.
If she can keep up the ruse, that is. Serving as a lady’s maid in the household of Andrew Carnegie requires skills she doesn’t have, answering to an icy mistress who rules her sons and her domain with an iron fist. What Clara does have is a resolve as strong as the steel Pittsburgh is becoming famous for, coupled with an uncanny understanding of business, and Andrew begins to rely on her. But Clara can’t let her guard down, not even when Andrew becomes something more than an employer. Revealing her past might ruin her future — and her family’s.
With captivating insight and heart, Carnegie’s Maid tells the story of one brilliant woman who may have spurred Andrew Carnegie’s transformation from ruthless industrialist into the world’s first true philanthropist.
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