Carnegie’s Maid Book by Marie Benedict (Farsi)

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"Carnegie's Maid" by Marie Benedict is a historical novel that imagines the untold story of Clara Kelley, an intelligent and determined Irish immigrant who becomes the maid of Andrew Carnegie’s mother. Set in the tumultuous period of the mid-19th century, Clara is portrayed as a young woman escaping the Irish famine, who secures a job in the opulent household of the Carnegie family through a combination of wit and desperation. As she navigates her new role, Clara's sharp mind and quick thinking endear her to Mrs. Carnegie and attract the attention of Andrew Carnegie himself. The novel explores themes of ambition, social class, and the transformative power of education and opportunity. Through Clara’s perspective, Benedict offers a glimpse into the life of one of America’s richest industrialists.