As I delve into this book, it so far holds my interest about a quarter of the way through but that could change so I wanted to put down what I do like about it so far:

Reading between the lines, one cannot help but notice and appreciate some of the values that come across. Just because one chooses a life in a job of servitude does not mean they can do no 'better'. As someone who has worked (over-qualified) in some customer service / retail / etc. positions - by choice - it still is degrading at times when well-intended clients/guests/customers make remarks that imply I should be doing better. This is true for many of us and those who do serve us would like us to remember this.

That said, now I'm nearly finished and while I will see it through, I'd quite like to be finished. The book has turned rather redundant as if the author was more concerned with word count than quality. Also the writer seems to know only one adjective: veritably. Writers should be more articulate, in my opinion.

This story gives a look at lower upper class of the late 1800's, the way women are so devalued, viewed as property even. Annoying of course but interesting to be reminded that it was that way not so long ago.

Every step of this story has been incredibly predictable and the style of writing is poor. Okay for a quick read but, definitely there are much better things out there. The author would do well to stick to the point, not repeat things so much and learn a larger vocabulary.