Synopsis

Samantha Sweeting, a high-powered corporate lawyer in London, lives for her work, oblivious to everything outside the fast-paced world of mergers and acquisitions. But one catastrophic mistake—a blunder so monumental it threatens to derail her entire career—sends her into an unprecedented panic. Fleeing her demanding life in a blur, she impulsively boards a train and finds herself in the quiet English countryside. Exhausted and disoriented, she stumbles upon a grand estate, where, in a hilarious misunderstanding, she's mistaken for an applicant for the housekeeper position. Desperate for escape, Samantha accepts, despite possessing absolutely no domestic skills. She can't cook, clean, iron, or even operate an oven. As she hilariously attempts to navigate the alien world of household chores, hiding her true identity, she slowly begins to discover a different kind of life and unexpectedly finds love with the estate's charming gardener. This delightful tale chronicles Samantha's journey from corporate stress to kitchen chaos, and ultimately, to self-discovery and an unconventional romance.

Critical Reception

"A quintessential example of the romantic comedy genre, solidifying Sophie Kinsella's reputation as a master of modern chick-lit."

Metadata

ISBN:9780440296522
Pages:N/A
Age Rating:All Ages

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