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By: Judi Curtin
Publisher: O'Brien Press Ltd
Published: May 2025
Pages: 320
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ISBN-13: 9781788495905

Lissadell House, 1915 In the Big House, life is changing for young housemaid, Lily, and her group of friends. Maeve de Markievicz, daughter of the famous Countess will soon be going away to school in England. What will this mean for the friendship between the Lily the servant girl and Maeve the young lady? For others in Lissadell, romance is blossoming and may bring change. And for Lily, she has the chance to grab hold of her dream … if only she’ll take the chance. The girls are growing up and marching towards the future – but with friendship and fun they can face anything!

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