The Secret Countess

In Eva Ibbotson's enchanting tale, The Secret Countess, Anna, a young Russian countess, escapes the chaos of the revolution and reluctantly becomes a housemaid in England. As she adjusts to her new life in the Earl of Westerholme's grand mansion, her charm and dedication quickly win over the household, despite lingering suspicions about her true identity. Complications arise when the young Earl returns from war and captures Anna's heart, but their budding connection is threatened by his engagement to the insufferable Muriel.