The story follows Ruby May who is hired as a nurse/governess for the four children of a rich cotton mill owner in a remote Yorkshire town. Used to caring for the children of rich Londoners, Ruby is startled at the lax rules in the England household and the familial dysfunction - most notably, the unorthodox roles of the parents with Mr. England lavishing his attention on his children while his wife remains aloof and uninterested in them, spending much of her time behind the closed door of her bedroom suite.

Mrs. England: A Novel - Kindle edition by Halls, Stacey

Recommended: For me, the difference between 4 and 5 Stars is personal enjoyment, connection, and the wow factor. Even though I loved the histfic element, gothic and thriller are a bit out of my zone of enjoyment. I think others who love those aspects of the story will likely rate this 5 Stars because it’s well written and constructed and contains all the dark atmosphere and tension. I’m definitely recommending Mrs. England for fans of Rebecca and Jane Eyre and for readers who appreciate a tense histfic/mystery/thriller. as évek 20. század Anglia angol szerző anyaság apaság brit szerző család énelbeszélő gótikus irodalom kortárs magyar nyelvű női főszereplő pszichés betegség regény rejtély testvérek történelmi fikció utazás Lassan csordogáló történet, amihez apránként kapunk információt May dadus gyerekkoráról, családjáról. Ugyan akkor, így válik világossá miért olyan Mrs. England, mint amilyen. Mire a könyv végére érünk minden kiderül. De az olvasó képzeletére van bízva, kinek milyen irányba fordul az élete. A XXI. Század Kiadó KULT könyvek sorozata elképesztően szép designt kapott. Ez a borító különösen jól mutat, ráadásul több szempontból is telitalálatnak bizonyult a tartalom tükrében.When I’m most in need of joy, I turn to crime fiction, and everyone who loves crime fiction as much as I do will understand why. I suppose it has something to do with the fact that justice is almost always reliably meted out, and that’s a great comfort. I’m a serial monogamist where crime writers are concerned, and I’m currently passionately attached to Lisa Jewell, whose novels somehow manage to be good-natured, creepy and tense all at once. When her latest, Invisible Girl, finally lands on the doormat, I’ll lie about all day reading and forget all my woes. Ruby May was worried about taking care of four children, but the children should not have been her main concern.

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The book is called Mrs England but in reality, this is the story about 2 women. We follow their present whilst their disturbing stories becomes apparent as both women grow from under their subversive and controlling past (and present). Ruby May is unable to immigrate to the United States with her employers, so and in dire need of funds, she accepts a Nanny position, working for Charles and Lilian England. Charles is a wealthy mill owner, but only employs a small staff. But that is not the only odd thing Ruby notices about her new situation.I had read Ms. Halls' book THE LOST ORPHAN/THE FOUNDLING and thoroughly enjoyed her writing style and story line.

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The story does get off to a great start, as its set in Yorkshire in 1904, when newly gradualted nurse Ruby May takes a position looking after the children of Charles and Lilian England, a wealthy couple from a powerful dynasty of mill owners, she hopes it will be the fresh start she needs. But as she adapts to life at the isolated Hardcastle House, it becomes clear there's something not quite right about the beautiful, mysterious Mrs England. It’s in the dynamics of Mr. and Mrs. England’s relationship that Stacey Hall excels. Of course, Nurse May becomes increasingly aware that their relationship is dysfunctional, that something is way off. More and more, she is pulled into their daily drama, leading to a tension filled crescendo. This slow-burn, atmospheric story is set in rural Yorkshire in 1904 and features an eerie, remote locale, a Gothic vibe and mysterious happenings within an unconventional family.

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I loved the character of Ruby and found her to be another strong female protagonist, something that the author is becoming known for. I enjoyed how the author dropped hints throughout the story about both Ruby’s past and the strange goings-on at Hardcastle House. I tried to piece it all together but there were twists and turns that kept me guessing until the end. Ruby May is a children’s nurse trained at the prestigious Norland Institute. She joins the England family from West Yorkshire to care for their four children. Their house sits isolated above the wool mill the family own.