--- product_id: 52480382 title: "A Countess Below Stairs Paperback – May 10, 2007" brand: "eva ibbotson" price: "131.34 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 20 category: "Books" url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/52480382-a-countess-below-stairs-paperback-may-10-2007 store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # A Countess Below Stairs Paperback – May 10, 2007 **Brand:** eva ibbotson **Price:** 131.34 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** A Countess Below Stairs Paperback – May 10, 2007 by eva ibbotson - **How much does it cost?** 131.34 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/52480382-a-countess-below-stairs-paperback-may-10-2007) ## Best For - eva ibbotson enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted eva ibbotson brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![A Countess Below Stairs Paperback – May 10, 2007 - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51BlDcvrobL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The most wonderful fairy-tale romance *by R***I on Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2018* Eva Ibbotson was one of the reasons I started writing romance. Because she'd passed away, and it was hard to find the kind of books I loved best, I figured I might as well make up my own stories.Yes, it's a fairy tale. But it's wonderful. Ibbotson's beautiful writing, her spectacular attention to historical detail, especially the period surrounding World War II, and her rich characters make the book a joy to read. The heroine is brave and kind, and the hero is, too. Some of the scenes, like the one at the ball, are so good that you finish them and then go back and read them again to savor them. All her books are great, but this and The Morning Gift are probably my favorites.Also a fabulous book in audio--a go-to for a feel-good listen. Some people will call the books YA, but I wouldn't say so. A wonderful read at any age. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Best Approached Like A Fairytale *by G***A on Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2017* If you approach this like a fairytale it will be a lovely read for you. It reminds me of the old Shirley Temple movies, as well as Anne of Green Gables and Polyanna, with a little Cinderella thrown in. Impoverished girl ends up in a dour environment that she transforms through her bright spirit and is rewarded by being reunited with her wealthy parents or adopted by a wealthy couple or married to the handsome and, did I mention?, wealthy prince. Don't we love rewarded virtue? From a writing perspective it's a bit lacking. A myriad of characters are introduced via lengthy info dumps, some of whom are quite peripheral, so it's questionable whether we need to know that much about them. If so, revealing the information through action rather than exposition would've made it more palatable (show vs. tell). I eventually found myself skipping over vast swathes of uninteresting material. Lastly, the "handsome prince" himself grew less appealing to me as the novel went on. He tended to disappear when the going got rough and constantly found excuses not to take action to remedy difficult situations and not to reach out for what he really wanted. In fact he was rather a passive fellow who allowed himself to be swept along by circumstances. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Very Good Read *by D***E on Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2016* I don't often read YA literature, but this novel was recommended by an author I admire, Ann Pratchett, and the book did not disappoint. Though good-natured and optimistic, this book does not ignore the darker urges and events that complicate life. The romance is neither sappy, nor predictable. A Russian countess seeks employment as a domestic in an English stately home following the Russian Revolution. The owner, an English earl, though committed by a sense of honor to an increasingly unhappy betrothal, finds himself thinking constantly about the remarkable Russian housemaid. The story ends with madcap adventures and misadventures and provides a satisfying read for both younger and older readers. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/52480382-a-countess-below-stairs-paperback-may-10-2007](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/52480382-a-countess-below-stairs-paperback-may-10-2007) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-05-07*