{"product_id":"life-below-stairs-9781250017659","title":"Life Below Stairs","description":"\u003cp\u003eUPSTAIRS, an Edwardian home would have been a picture of elegance and calm, adorned with social gatherings and extravagantly envisioned dinner parties.\u003cbr\u003eDOWNSTAIRS, it was a hive of domestic activity, supported by a body of staff painstakingly devoted to ensuring the smooth running of the household.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrimming with family secrets, society scandal, and of course elaborate parties, dresses, and social customs, the world of an aristocratic Edwardian household as depicted on the hit show Downton Abbey has captivated millions. But what was life really like for the people who kept such a household running: the servants? In \u003ci\u003eLife Below Stairs\u003c\/i\u003e, international bestselling author Alison Maloney takes readers behind the scenes to reveal a lively and colorful picture of what went on \"downstairs,\" describing servants' daily life in this now-vanished world.\u003cbr\u003eDetailing everything from household structure, pay and conditions, special duties, and rules and regulations, to perks, entertainment, and even romance, Maloney examines the drudgery and hardships below stairs, as well as the rewards and pleasures. Thoroughly researched and reliably informed, this charmingly illustrated volume also contains first-hand stories from the staff of the time, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the lifestyle and conduct of a bygone era.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e St. Martins Press-3PL\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/24\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781250017659\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 192\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.85lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.60h x 5.80w x 1.00d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal Prepub Alert\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/01\/2012 pg. 56\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/15\/2012 pg. 5\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/04\/2013\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Alison Maloney","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36648499445916,"sku":"9781250017659","price":26.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_1528d386-6af9-420a-a646-d89d312ece1b.jpg?v=1603870209","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/life-below-stairs-9781250017659","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}