A mesmerizing story of love, power, and the woman who
inspired an American dynasty. Now in paperback!
In the industrial 1860s at the dawn of the Carnegie empire,
Irish immigrant Clara Kelley finds herself in desperate
circumstances. Looking for a way out, she seeks employment
as a lady's maid in the home of the prominent businessman
Andrew Carnegie. Soon, the bond between Clara and her
employer deepens into love. But when Clara goes missing,
Carnegie's search for her unearths secrets and revelations
that lay the foundation for his lasting legacy. With
arresting insight and stunning heart, Carnegie's Maid tells
the story of one lost woman who may have spurred Andrew
Carnegie's transformation from a ruthless industrialist into
the world's first true philanthropist.