Synopsis
From the No.1 bestselling author of Daughters of Cornwall comes an extraordinary tale of family secrets and epic love.
Balmoral, 1932.
Marion Crawford, an ordinary but determined young woman, is given a chance to work at the big house as governess to two children, Lilibet and Margaret Rose.
Windsor Castle, 1936.
As dramatic events sweep through the country and change all their lives in an extraordinary way, Marion loyally devotes herself to the family. But when love enters her life, she is faced with an unthinkable choice.
Publisher information
- Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
- ISBN: 9780008225322
- Number of pages: 496
- Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 36 mm
- Weight: 320g
- Languages: English
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Interesting and enjoyable
I read this book courtesy of NetGalley. A lively personable take on the early lives of the Queen and her sister Princess Margaret and their relationship w... READ MORE
A fantastic read
I love Fern Britton’s style of writing about Cornwall but this book is very different. All I can say is Wow I couldn’t put it down. The book is about Mar... READ MORE
Wonderful Read
The Good Servant, tells the story of Marion Crawford, a young Scottish girl, who planned to train as child psychologist, but ended up as the governess to P... READ MORE
Interesting insight
The noticeable thing about Fern Britton's earlier novels is their warmth, which isn't apparent in The Good Servant. This is maybe intentional, to emphasis... READ MORE
Entertaining
An enjoyable read giving a fictional account of the life as governess to the Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret. Marion Crawford, Crawfie as she became know... READ MORE
Absorbing story.
I love Fern’s writing and I have devoured all her Cornish books. This is a new departure, but just as good. It is a fictionalised account of Marion Crawfor... READ MORE
A royal read from Fern Britton
Fern Britton's books are always a good read. This is a complete change from her usual Cornish novels, but is just as good. It's the story of Crawfie, devot... READ MORE
A fascinating read
This was a fascinating story concerning the governess to the Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret Rose. I did feel sorry for Marion, she did have her dream of... READ MORE
Fictionalized but strongly based on true events, people and their lives
While this book was supposed to be a longer read... I read in no time!
This book ticks quite a few boxes for me, mainly the historical fiction one. While ... READ MORE
Fascinating
Such a striking account although it’s fiction, so much attention to detail has gone into this.
Maybe with all that’s surrounding the Royals at the moment ... READ MORE
An insight into past values and duties
I read this book as part of The Three Horseshoes Reading Group. We were delighted to receive copies of this new release and it was timed perfectly as an ea... READ MORE
Fantastic
The story of Marion Crawford who becomes governess to the Queen taking care of the two princesses.
She wants to do the best in all her duties which means ... READ MORE
Intriguing, well researched book, highly recommended
Having read most of Fern’s previous books set in Cornwall, I was looking forward to reading her latest story, and wasn’t disappointed. Of a different genr... READ MORE
A brilliant read
Absolutely loved this. Very well written . A story of the Queens governess and the sacrifices she made in her personal life. You felt she was very naive a... READ MORE
A Very Interesting Story.
The Good Servant is a fictionalised story of real events involving Marion Crawford who worked as a Governess for the Royal Family in 1936 looking after the... READ MORE
Delightful story
This was a delightful story about the Royal family and Marion Crawford who was governess the the two princesses. The story has two parts. The first part is... READ MORE
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