In The Service (1885)

By Isabel Hornibrook

Book Overview

In The Service is a novel written by Isabel Katherine Hornibrook and first published in 1885. The story is set in England during the late 19th century and follows the life of a young woman named Edith, who works as a domestic servant for a wealthy family. Edith is a hardworking and dedicated employee, but she faces many challenges and hardships in her job, including the mistreatment of her employers and the social stigma associated with being a servant.As the story progresses, Edith becomes involved in a romantic relationship with a young man named George, who is also employed as a servant in the same household. However, their relationship is complicated by the strict social conventions of the time, which prohibit romantic relationships between servants.Throughout the novel, Hornibrook explores themes of class, social inequality, and the struggles faced by working-class women during the Victorian era. She also provides a detailed and realistic depiction of life as a domestic servant, shedding light on the harsh realities of this profession.Overall, In The Service is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of working-class women in Victorian England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166439143
• ISBN13: 9781166439149
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 0.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"