Carnegie's Maid by Marie Benedict
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This well-done historical fiction is the story of the early years of Andrew Carnegie's life, the building of his empire, and an interesting glimpse into the glaring inequities of life between the lives wealthy and the poverty stricken during the gilded age. The story is told from the perspective of his mother's fictitious lady's maid. By the time Carnegie was 35 he had decided to give away all of his money and one of his most enduring gifts to the U.S. was the building and furnishing of over 2,500 free libraries. The story is an entertaining and uplifting fast read full of love, sacrifice, and overall good moral character. I will be reading more from this author!

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