Before the 1920s roared, they growled menacingly. Britain is in shambles, as it recovers from the cataclysm of World War One. Unemployment’s high, money’s tight, and society is changing forever. Although the war has ended, it takes effort to preserve the peace against hidden enemies striving to undermine or replace the government. There is a desperate need for recruits to fight this invisible war. Sophie Burgoyne can trace her lineage back to the ancient French kings and dukes of twelve centuries ago. A long pedigree doesn’t help her when she only has a few pounds in the bank. Sophie knows she must take action, or she and her father, the vicar of sleepy Havering-under-Lyme, will face the horrors of genteel impoverishment. With an entrée into the upper echelons of British society through her wealthy relations and a thorough knowledge of the world of domestic servants, Sophie crafts a plan for the future. She goes up to London to start a business - a rare event and a difficult task for a young woman in 1920. Soon, her adventures begin. Sophie must face many unexpected challenges and dangers as she steps into a world of murder, mystery, and subterfuge that reaches from London to country estates and beyond. If there was a murder at Downton Abbey, they would send for Burgoyne’s, and that’s a fact. The rates for domestic servants are competitive, and the service is second to none. So, to solve a servant problem or investigate a sudden death, there is no better choice than... Burgoyne’s (Secret) Agency.
ASIN: B0B5KVD8TP
VSKU: PKV.B0B5KVD8TP.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Bellamy, G J
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: A well-loved companion. Corners and cover might show a little wear, and you could find some notes or highlights. The dust jacket might be MIA, it might have been a library book and extras aren't guaranteed—but the story's all there!