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Devoted maid Mary Ballard's world is built on secrets, and it's about to be ripped apart at the seams, in this lush and evocative debut set in 19th century New York, perfect for fans of Sarah Waters's Fingersmith and Emma Donoghue's Slammerkin. By day, Mary Ballard is lady's maid to Charlotte Walden, wealthy and accomplished belle of New York City high society. Mary loves Charlotte with an obsessive passion that goes beyond a servant's devotion, but Charlotte would never trust Mary again if she knew the truth about her devoted servant's past. Because Mary's fate is linked to that of her mistress, one of the most sought-after debutantes in New York, Mary's future seems secure - if she can keep her own secrets... But on her nights off, Mary sheds her persona as prim and proper lady's maid to reveal her true self - Irish exile Maire O'Farren - and finds release from her frustration in New York's gritty underworld - in the arms of a prostitute and as drinking companion to a decidedly motley crew consisting of a barkeeper and members of a dangerous secret society. Meanwhile, Charlotte has a secret of her own - she's having an affair with a stable groom, unaware that her lover is actuall

Who reads The Parting Glass?

Author

Gina Marie Guadagnino

Publisher

Atria Books

Published

2019

Language

EN

ISBN

9781501198427

Category

work of fiction

Subjects

Literary Fiction, Fiction, Humanities

Rating

4.01 / 5 (467 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14