Summaries of books by Tom Quinn:
Backstairs Billy
The Life of William Tallon, the Queen Mother's Most Devoted Servant
Tom Quinn
The book chronicles the life of William Tallon, a loyal servant who worked for the Queen Mother for over fifty years, providing an intimate glimpse into the royal household. It details Tallon's dedicated service, his close relationship with the Queen Mother, and the unique perspective he had on the British aristocracy and the inner workings of the royal family.
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Cocoa at Midnight
The real life story of my time as a housekeeper
Tom Quinn
The book recounts the personal experiences of Kathleen Clifford, who worked as a housekeeper for wealthy London families during the early 20th century. It provides an intimate look at the upstairs-downstairs life, detailing the hardships, societal norms, and personal triumphs of domestic service in that era.
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