Clara Kelley the poor farmer's daughter learns that Clara Kelley the experienced Irish maid of the household of Andrew Carnegie has gone missing. Thinking that pretending to be the maid might get her some money to send home, farmer's daughter Clara Kelley moves into the Carnegie mansion, where an icy mistress rules the house with an iron fist. However, Clara's strong as steel, and Mr. Carnegie will come to rely on her--but when he becomes something more than an employer Clara's past may come to light to haunt her.
General Note
Includes discussion questions and an author interview.