Debut novel
This was actually the author's American debut novel but I am going with it anyway. It could also fall under historical fiction,
The story is based on a 19th century English lady by the name of Lady Duff Gordon and her maid, Sally Naldrett. It is Sally's story more than Lady Gordon's.
Lady Gordon travels to Egypt because of ill health and Sally goes with her, giving up everything she is familiar with in England. Egypt is beautiful, exciting and freeing for Sally and she finds love in Egypt. When Sally brings disgrace to the household, Lady Duff Gordon turns on her, even though Sally has been a faithful and attentive servant to Lady Gordon for many decades. Sally had forgotten her station in life, enjoying too many freedoms and Lady Duff Gordon reminds her that Sally is the mistress of nothing.
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