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Book Synopsis: A Reese's Book Club YA Pick and New York Times Bestseller From the critically acclaimed author of Luck of the Titanic, Under a Painted Sky, and Outrun the Moon comes a powerful novel about identity, betrayal, and the meaning of family.
By day, seventeen-year-old Jo Kuan works as a lady's maid for the cruel daughter of one of the wealthiest men in Atlanta. But by night, Jo moonlights as the pseudonymous author of a newspaper advice column for the genteel Southern lady, "Dear Miss Sweetie." When her column becomes wildly popular, she uses the power of the pen to address some of society's ills, but she's not prepared for the backlash that follows when her column challenges fixed ideas about race and gender.
While her opponents clamor to uncover the secret identity of Miss Sweetie, a mysterious letter sets Jo off on a search for her own past and the parents who abandoned her as a baby. But when her efforts put her in the crosshairs of Atlanta's most notorious criminal, Jo must decide whether she, a girl used to living in the shadows, is ready to step into the light.
With prose that is witty, insightful, and at times heartbreaking, Stacey Lee masterfully crafts an extraordinary social drama set in the New South. "This vividly rendered historic novel will keep readers riveted as witty, observant Jo deals with the dangers of questioning power." --The Washington Post
"Holds a mirror to our present issues while giving us a detailed and vibrant picture of life in the past." --The New York Times
"A joyful read . . . The Downstairs Girl, for all its serious and timely content, is a jolly good time." --NPR
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Discover the captivating world of The Downstairs Girl, a Reese's Book Club YA Pick and New York Times Bestseller! Immerse yourself in this powerful novel by critically acclaimed author Stacey Lee, known for her remarkable works like Luck of the Titanic, Under a Painted Sky, and Outrun the Moon. Embark on a journey of identity, betrayal, and the heartwarming meaning of family.
Meet Jo Kuan, a seventeen-year-old girl who spends her days as a lady's maid for a cruel and wealthy family in Atlanta. By night, she transforms into the secret pseudonymous author of the popular advice column, "Dear Miss Sweetie." Jo uses her column to address societal issues, igniting a wave of change. However, as her words challenge fixed notions of race and gender, she faces unexpected backlash.
As her opponents seek to uncover the truth behind Miss Sweetie's identity, Jo receives a mysterious letter that sends her on a quest to uncover her own past and find the parents who left her as an infant. In her pursuit, she inadvertently becomes entangled with Atlanta's most notorious criminal. Now, Jo must decide if she's ready to step out of the shadows and into the light, risking everything she knows.
With Stacey Lee's witty, insightful, and heartrending prose, The Downstairs Girl offers an extraordinary social drama set in the vibrant New South. Critics rave about its vivid portrayal of historic times and its relevance to present-day issues. The Washington Post hails it as a "vividly rendered historic novel," while The New York Times declares it "holds a mirror to our present issues." NPR describes it as a "joyful read" that guarantees a good time for all.
Are you ready to immerse yourself in the world of Jo Kuan and experience the extraordinary journey she embarks on? Don't miss out on this remarkable tale filled with suspense, heart, and a fresh perspective on the past. Get your hands on The Downstairs Girl today and be captivated from start to finish.
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