The Observations
In 1863, a young Irish prostitute escapes her former life when she's hired as a maid in a house near Edinburgh, but her new employer has secrets of her own, and both woman enter a game of deception
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Woman's Hour Drama
A young Irishwoman escapes her former life when she is hired as a maid. By Jane Harris.
Woman's Hour Drama
A second tragedy on the railway brings an unexpected conclusion for Bessy and Arabella.
Woman's Hour Drama
Bessy's employer makes some strange requests. Drama by Jane Harris, adapted by Chris Dolan
Woman's Hour Drama
Bessy discovers that Arabella is writing a book about servants - including her past.
Woman's Hour Drama
Bessy discovers that one of her fellow maids died mysteriously.
Woman's Hour Drama
Bessy pretends that a ghost is haunting the castle. By Jane Harris, adapted by Chris Dolan
Woman's Hour Drama
Bessy dupes her mistress into believing that the ghost of a former maid has returned.
Woman's Hour Drama
Bessy is trying to unravel the mystery of Nora's death when her mistress reveals a secret.
Woman's Hour Drama
Bessy's past life as a prostitute threatens to catch up with her.
Woman's Hour Drama
Bessy's deceptions have tipped her mistress into insanity - and an unwanted guest arrives.