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Cocoa at Midnight

The real life story of my time as a housekeeper
by: Tom Quinn
in: Memoirs
Summary:

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.

Key points:

1. Class Divide: The book vividly portrays the stark class divide in 20th century Britain, particularly between the wealthy and their servants.

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