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The Observations

By: Jane Harris
Narrated by: Jane Harris
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Shortlisted for the Orange Prize for Fiction, 2007.

In this novel, set in Scotland in 1863, Bessy Buckley attempts to escape her past by taking a job as a maid in a big house outside of Edinburgh, where she works for the beautiful Arabella. Bessy is intrigued by her new employer, but puzzled by her increasingly strange requests.

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© Jane Harris; (P) Clipper Audio
Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Literary Fiction Romance Scotland

Critic Reviews

"Bessy's unique, witty voice distinguishes this boisterous novel." ( Booklist)
"Sharp, funny and tender-hearted." ( Publishers Weekly)
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The best book…best story, best narrator ever. This book is a treasure. Omg. Just a TREASURE. And funnier than anyone would expect. Three cheers for Bess and the missus!

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