Product Description

This is the US version of the UK title "The Secret Countess"

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #386735 in Books
• Published on: 2007-05-10
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 400 pages

Customer Reviews

The best book I have ever read!
This book is the best I have ever read! I finished it three days ago and I have read it again (and the ending another three times). It was magical and transported me right to 1919 where it was set. It seems real and the style of writing is great! I read journey to the River Sea but I din't like that much, but the secret countess (previously known as the countess below the stairs) is capturing. Anna, Rupurt and all the characters are realistic and the plot is fantastic - that's an under-estimation! You will be gaurented to love it! I did read the first few chapters about a year ago but I was a bit too young really, but it was defiantly worth the wait for this ace book! The fact it is set in the olden days doesn't matter, it doesn't seem dated at all.
I love it so much and I'm going back to read it now!

Had me enchanted
Suspend your disbelief for this glamourous, romantic, fairy tale-like book about goodness and how it always wins against shallowness or selfishness.

If you want a realistic, gritty book about the Russian revolution, don't read this. Eva Ibbotson, although she does have some sadness in the book, is writing a cheerful book that will have you chuckiling to yourself days after you've turned the final page.

Even though it is a children's book, I think that a lot of adults will enjoy it too (my mum does). This is tribute to the author's quirky style, and the way that she doesn't dumb down like many kids' books. Instead, she gives us a glimpse into a lost world of glamour, nice food and lots of gorgeous dresses.

There is a huge range of fun characters, who all have tons of life and personality. In particular, the selfish, spiteful Muriel Hardwicke, the stubbon and perserviring Olive and Dr Lightbody, Muriel's self-satisfied and narrow minded friend.

Although it touches on some darker themes, overall it is an enthusiastic, joyful book that will light up any rainy day.

Buy it, and you definitely won't regret it!

Loved it!
This book grabbed me right away because of how different the settings and people were. I sometimes got a bit confused with the Russian words but the book is amazing because you just cannot help liking Anna and Rupert and absolutley hating Muriel. Excellent!
By Nicole, aged 15.