Monday, December 20, 2010

MAID TO MATCH by Deeanne Gist

Set during the early 1900's, Tillie is employed as a servant at Biltmore, the estate owned by one of America's wealthiest families, the Vanderbilts.  Tillie is excited because she is one of the candidates to become Mrs. Vanderbilt's "lady's maid", one of the best jobs a servant can have.  Tillie would be paid quite well, would travel with Mrs. Vanderbilt all over the world, and dress in nice clothes--not servant clothes.  However, it would also require her to remain single.  Tillie didn't consider this to be a problem until she meets and falls in love with Mack--a new servant on the estate.

This is an enjoyable romance.  In addition to becoming involved in Tillie's and Mack's lives, we also see how the wealthiest people and their servants lived during this time.  The book conveys a Christian message--especially toward the end.

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