A charming and humorous book I LOVE and have a MAJOR soft spot for as it was the first Eva Ibbotson book I ever read. 
 It is the story of young Anna, a Russian countess, forced to become a housemaid in England after fleeing the revolution. Chock full of funny, engaging characters (even the bad guys are entertaining, I jest not!), and delightful dialogue, this is a book you shouldn't miss!