Ever wondered how to fit the ironing into an already overcrowded
schedule? Or needed advice on how to deal with house guests whose
political opinions you abhor?
In this charming guide*,* Her Ladyship dons the mantle of a modern Mrs
Beeton to provide the answers to these pressing domestic questions, and
many more. In her trademark lightly humorous but always elegant style,
she discusses important issues such as day-to-day housekeeping and
routines (exactly how clean do you need to keep your house?), dealing
effectively but graciously with 'staff' (cleaners, au pairs, gardeners),
how to avoid committing social faux pas when entertaining, and useful
ideas for getting the children to help with the housework.
The book is not aimed solely at people who live in large country houses,
like Her Ladyship, but at anyone who feels in need of a bit of gentle
guidance on running a home properly, whatever its size or type, while
still coping with the demands of work, childcare and all the other
perils of modern life.