Following Ophelia by Sophia Bennett

Mary and Harriett are cousins and now Mary is also becoming a servant like her cousin Harriett. Mary is new to London and its busy city life with horses and carriages and busy people rushing around with jobs to do and people to meet.
Mary reflects on the life she has left behind as she worked in a haberdashery shop. Very happily until being let go and left to this life upon recommendation by Harriett.
Arriving at her new home to be a lowly servant as she seems to feel she is introduced to the other servant, Annie an Irish maid who at first seemed unkindly towards Mary and her choice of fine dress upon arrival.
As we delve into the story, Mary makes friends with Felix, a painter and he introduces her to the story of Ophelia upon seeing a painting featuring her when she is so alike to Mary.
This sparks off Mary becoming Persephone, withe the help of Felix and his friends, Roly and Kitty. Persephone, who is a new socialite from Kent allows Mary to see both sides of life alike Ophelia new. She learns of love and society rules, feeling thrilled and saddened over events which occur and prove to her life can be awash with different joys and heartaches alike.
Its a great read from Sophia Bennett, I have enjoyed all her novels thus far and look forward to more books from her.

This book was kindly sent to me for review by the publishers.