{"product_id":"life-below-stairs-hardcover","title":"Life Below Stairs - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAlison Maloney\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUPSTAIRS, an Edwardian home would have been a picture of elegance and calm, adorned with social gatherings and extravagantly envisioned dinner parties. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDOWNSTAIRS, it was a hive of domestic activity, supported by a body of staff painstakingly devoted to ensuring the smooth running of the household. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBrimming with family secrets, society scandal, and of course elaborate parties, dresses, and social customs, the world of an aristocratic Edwardian household as depicted on the hit show \u003ci\u003eDownton Abbey\u003c\/i\u003e has captivated millions. But what was life really like for the people who kept such a household running: the servants? In \u003ci\u003eLife Below Stairs\u003c\/i\u003e, international bestselling author Alison Maloney takes readers behind the scenes to reveal a lively and colorful picture of what went on downstairs, describing servants' daily life in this now-vanished world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDetailing everything from household structure, pay and conditions, special duties, and rules and regulations, to perks, entertainment, and even romance, Maloney examines the drudgery and hardships below stairs, as well as the rewards and pleasures. Thoroughly researched and reliably informed, this charmingly illustrated volume also contains first-hand stories from the staff of the time, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the lifestyle and conduct of a bygone era.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eALISON MALONEY is a journalist and author, whose books include the international bestseller \u003ci\u003eThe Mum's Book\u003c\/i\u003e. As well as a long stint on \u003ci\u003eThe Sunday Post\u003c\/i\u003e newspaper, she worked as a children's book editor for two years. Alison lives in Kent, UK, with her husband and two children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 194\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 8.6 x 5.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 24, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52699826028877,"sku":"9781250017659","price":31.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/3304\/7117\/files\/VXMrNE5pUXJaZU1EeW1XTVNzenlPUT09.webp?v=1762190428","url":"https:\/\/belfastbooks.us\/products\/life-below-stairs-hardcover","provider":"belfastbooks.us","version":"1.0","type":"link"}