The Ladie Upstairs

Set in the haunting halls of Ropner Hall, Jessie Elland's debut novel explores the dark allure of ambition and desire through the experiences of Ann, a humble kitchen drudge who seizes a chance to escape her grim life by becoming a lady's maid. As her new position above stairs reveals sinister secrets, the story delves into a twisted world where beauty, horror, and complex emotions intertwine. With its vividly visceral narrative and dreamlike atmosphere, the novel invites readers to confront the lurking terrors behind the grand façade.