The Downstairs Girl: Reese's Ya Book Club - By Stacey Lee (hardcover)

The Downstairs Girl is a captivating novel that delves into the life of Jo Kuan, a 17-year-old lady's maid working for the cruel daughter of one of Atlanta's wealthiest men.

By night, Jo moonlights as the pseudonymous author of a newspaper advice column for the genteel Southern lady, "Dear Miss Sweetie." When her column becomes wildly popular, she uses the power of the pen to address some of society's ills, but she's not prepared for the backlash that follows when her column challenges fixed ideas about race and gender. This vividly rendered historic novel will keep readers riveted as witty, observant Jo deals with the dangers of questioning power.

With prose that is both insightful and heartbreaking, Stacey Lee masterfully crafts an extraordinary social drama set in the New South.

The Downstairs Girl is a joyful read that will keep you on the edge of your seat as you follow Jo's journey towards self-discovery and empowerment.

Don't miss out on this unforgettable tale of resistance and hope!