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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. From the critically acclaimed author of Luck of the Titanic, Under a Painted Sky, and Outrun the Moon comes a powerful novel that will leave you spellbound. Step into the shoes of seventeen-year-old Jo Kuan, a lady's maid by day and a pseudonymous author by night. Uncover a gripping story of identity, betrayal, and the search for family in the compelling pages of this extraordinary book.
With prose that is both witty and insightful, Stacey Lee skillfully weaves a mesmerizing tale that challenges fixed ideas about race and gender. As Jo's newspaper advice column, "Dear Miss Sweetie," gains popularity, she fearlessly addresses society's ills, unprepared for the backlash that follows. As her opponents rally to expose her secret identity, Jo embarks on a journey to discover her own past and the parents who abandoned her. But in doing so, she finds herself caught in the crosshairs of Atlanta's most notorious criminal.
This vividly rendered historic novel holds a mirror to our present issues while painting a vibrant picture of life in the past. Immerse yourself in the world of Jo Kuan as she navigates the dangers of questioning power and finding her place in society. As you turn each page, Stacey Lee's exquisite storytelling will keep you riveted and deeply invested in Jo's journey.
Don't miss out on this joyfully enlightening read! The Downstairs Girl offers a jolly good time, despite its serious and timely content. Whether you're a fan of historical fiction or looking for a thought-provoking novel, this book is an absolute must-read.
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