The Greatest Plague of Life: or, the Adventures of a Lady in Search of a Good…
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Mayhew, Henry, 1812-1887
English
"The Greatest Plague of Life: or, The Adventures of a Lady in Search of a Good Servant" is a novel likely written in the mid-19th century. The narrative follows the life of a woman, referred to as Caroline, who is plagued by the difficulties of managing servants in her household. Her experiences serve as a commentary on domestic life and the challe...
the book, the narrator introduces herself and her plight, detailing the stress and turmoil caused by ungrateful and incompetent servants during her marriage. After a series of unfortunate events that lead her family to seek solace in a boarding house, she decides to compile her experiences into a guide for young wives entering domestic life, hoping to prevent them from suffering as she has. The beginning vividly conveys her frustrations and aspirations, establishing a humorous yet poignant tone that sets the stage for her ensuing adventures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Donald Jones
10 months agoA sophisticated analysis that fills a gap in the literature.
Michelle Wilson
1 year agoA bit long but worth it.
James Martin
4 months agoAfter spending a few days with this digital edition, the footnotes provide extra depth for those who want to dig deeper. A mandatory read for anyone in this industry.