Beatrice or the education of a young French maid

The Moorish style hunting pavilion, erected in memory of the 1867 Paris Universal Exhibition, stood…

The Moorish style hunting pavilion, erected in memory of the 1867 Paris Universal Exhibition, stood on the very borders of the park, at the bottom of an immense lawn, between spinneys of oaks and…

As announced, Lady Alexandra is implementing her “Gwendoline” plan, based on daily stretching…

As announced, Lady Alexandra is implementing her “Gwendoline” plan, based on daily stretching exercizes designed to gradually “distend” her maid. Beatrice suffers from this painful and humiliating…

The scene takes place in the small sitting-room, the day after Harry, Lady Alexandra’s assayer, has…

The scene takes place in the small sitting-room, the day after Harry, Lady Alexandra’s assayer, has evaluated the physical abilities of her maid. - Beatrice, one must strike while the iron is hot. -…

- Beatrice, do you remember what I told you the very first day, when I hired you? - Yes, Madam, you…

- Beatrice, do you remember what I told you the very first day, when I hired you? - Yes, Madam, you told me that you relied upon me not to disappoint you. - That’s true, but I also said something…

Lady Alexandra is having her French friend Marie-Gabrielle de B. to stay for a weekend. They used…

Lady Alexandra is having her French friend Marie-Gabrielle de B. to stay for a weekend. They used to attend art classes together at the Ecole du Louvre, when Alexandra was a student in Paris.…

On a late and sunny September afternoon, the small sitting room at Glendale House is drenched in a…

On a late and sunny September afternoon, the small sitting room at Glendale House is drenched in a warm golden light, flowing through the French windows. The room is decorated with light-coloured…

Like every morning, Beatrice, who has donned her French maid’s uniform, goes to the small sitting…

Like every morning, Beatrice, who has donned her French maid’s uniform, goes to the small sitting room to take orders from her mistress. - Beatrice, you are not to take small steps only in my…