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I am a big fan of Fern Britton’s books and was really excited to receive a copy of The Good Servant to review.
The Good Servant is a fictional account of the life of Marion Crawford, who was the governess to the Queen and Princess Margaret for most of their childhood.
In 1932, young Marion Crawford was studying childcare in Glashow and hoping to work with under privileged children. She is encouraged to take a summer job and there she is introduced to the Duke and Duchess of York who are looking for a Governess for their two daughters.
The book follows Crawfie’s whole life working for the Royal family as well as her personal life.
When she falls in love with Major George Buthlay, she must make an impossible choice between love and service.
Last year, I actually read the book that Marion Crawford wrote ‘The Little Princesses’ that caused such a scandal when it was published in the 1950s, so I was aware of many of the events detailed here.
As with all of Fern Britton’s books, it is so beautifully written that I find the storyline just sweeps you away. It is an interesting departure from Fern Britton’s usual genre, but it
Many conversations and interactions have been re-imagined, but I think overall it is a sensitive portrayal and as a fictional account it gives an interesting insight into an important period of history.
5 stars
