A Perfect Hand

Set in the country estates of nineteenth-century England, "A Perfect Hand" follows Alice Lockey, a clever and ambitious lady's maid, as she navigates love and subterfuge. While working for the aloof Lady Jemima Alderwick, Alice's life takes a turn when she becomes enamored with Charlie Wells, a visiting valet. To spend time with him, she devises a plan to match Lady Jemima with Charlie's employer, Baronet Sir Nigel Wynstowe, sparking a series of humorous and unexpected events. This captivating novel explores themes of class and gender amid the backdrop of a society on the brink of significant change.