I absolutely love this novel. It is an interesting read and very empowering for women who feel marginalized.

My Review of “Carnegie’s Maid” by Marie Benedict

I enjoyed reading “Carnegie’s Maid” by Marie Benedict. The Genres for this story are Historical Fiction and Fiction. I appreciate the way that Marie Benedict weaves the fictional and historical components of this story together, as in a marriage. The timeline for this story takes place in the 1860’s. The contrast between the have and have-nots, and the rich and poor is evident. The hardships on Immigrants as they entered the United States is shown, as well as the newly freed slaves and their problems.

The author describes her characters as complicated and complex. Some are ambitious for power, and wealth. Others are ambitious to survive. Clara Kelly, a young Irish immigrant arrives after a long dangerous voyage, where other immigrants died. A woman calls her name, and Clara Kelly answers, finally realizing that it is another Clara Kelly the woman is seeking. Clara goes with her and finds herself in the employment of the prominent Carnegie family, and becomes Mrs. Carnegie’s personal maid. Clara sends whatever funds she has home to Ireland to her desperate family.

Clara is fascinated by books, and meets Andrew Carnegie, who appreciates her literary tastes. Andrew gets to look forward to discussing literature with Clara. The two are attracted to one another, but being from different classes, Clara is very cautious. As Clara sees how ruthless and successful Andrew can be in business, she becomes aware of the people who have lost their jobs because of his financial dealings.

Somehow, the author describes that Andrew Carnegie becoming a famous Philanthropist, paving the way for free libraries, and education, from possibly Clara’s influence. I would recommend this novel to readers of Historical Fiction. I received an Advanced Reading Copy for my honest review.

What a great way to start 2018. This story was phenomenal and had me hooked to the very end. Clara Kelley is one of the most interesting characters I have come across. A well-researched and fascinating way to weave the ending of the Civil War, the building of the Carnegie empire, and the immigration of a young Irish girl as she takes on the role of a ladies maid. It's reminiscent of the drama in Downton Abbey. A must read.

I recently started watching Downton Abbey (finally), and this book reminded me of some of those episodes with the Service learning their role, maintaining appropriate relationships, and completing their tasks. I enjoyed the historical views of the Carnegie family and individuals who came to America looking for work.

Deep down this book is a heartfelt and well written immigrant story. However, I would have enjoyed this story so much more had there not been a love story. I found that to be the least believable part of the story and honestly the most annoying part as well. Part of what bothers me is that Andrew Carnegie is a real person and main character. He did marry and his grandchildren are still living. If this were a story about my grandparent, I’d be upset. It’s one thing to say his experience with his mother’s ladies maid encouraged his philanthropy, but I felt this book laid it all at Clara’s feet making the story seem more preposterous. If these had been entirely fictitious characters I would have really enjoyed the book. I appreciate that the author included a letter to the reader at the beginning to explain why she did what she did, but my skepticism got the best of me. I still gave the book three stars because it is so well written and enjoyable if you can look past the aforementioned issues.

I received an ARC of this book through NetGalley for an honest review.

This is a historical fiction novel focusing on a maid in Andrew Carnegie’s household during Carnegie’s rise to a tycoon of industry. I’ve always been interested in that time in American history and with Benedict writing it (I loved her first book, The Other Einstein) I knew this would be a good one. Clara is from Ireland and while her family survived the famine, there are other enemies. Her father decides to send her to America in hopes of being an additional source of income. When she lands, an opportunity falls in her lap to take the identity of another woman (with the same name) that vanished during the crossing. If she pulls it off and becomes Mrs. Carnegie’s (Andrew’s mother) maid, she will be able to truly support her family. What follows is a transformation of not only Clara, but also Andrew Carnegie. Clara struggles to find herself in her new situation and identity. But what she does is keep Carnegie grounded in where he came from and not just constantly follow the almighty dollar. What this book does so well is show the injustices of the time. We see not only Irish immigrants and other lower class people, but in another way we see how “new money” like the Carnegie’s, try to fight their way into the “old money” upper class. Within all of this, we see the interactions between all of these classes and just how much the world was changing at the time. I loved that Clara was intelligent and was willing to use her smarts. I would highly recommend this book for anyone, especially if you like strong female characters that live bigger than their times.

I was delighted when I stumbled across Carnegie's Maid on NetGalley. Featuring a beautiful cover and a unique setting/premise, I devoured the book quickly, enchanted within its pages. It pleasantly surpassed what I expected and took me on a beautiful journey with Clara Kelley from Ireland to Pittsburgh and into the Carnegie household.

Marie Benedict does a splendid job of characterization from Clara to Mrs. Carnegie to Mr. Ford. Clara in particular was a real treat, as her story developed from having no one and fitting nowhere, to feeling like she fit with Mr. Carnegie. I also enjoyed Clara's family's backstory, especially Benedict's reference to the Fenians, which I have always thought was an under appreciated moment of history. Benedict also brilliantly intertwines history with her story, painting the picture of the Civil War, the end of the Industrial Revolution, the plight and beginning of America's mass immigration, and even the biography of Andrew Carnegie himself. The finale of the book was well executed, with a beautiful epilogue that was both satisfying to the reader but also left some questions unanswered.

In the end, Marie Benedict's story of two people inexplicably intertwined yet divided because of social class and loyalties was a beautiful read. Her story is well-researched, bravely written and excellently woven with the different characters, motives and historical placements. Carnegie's Maid paints a beautiful picture of the strong Clara Kelley who forged her own way with the cards life had dealt her, in contrast with Andrew Carnegie, who very much did the same. Five out of five stars!

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for my fair and honest review.

A very touching and sweet story. It was interesting to learn a bit of Carnegie's background.

November 4, 1963, irish immigrant Clara Kelley steps on an American soil for the very first time with only one bag in her hand and no place to go. Strangely enough, she hears her name called. There is a confusion, another girl with the exact same name never got off the boat, and Clara decides to take her place. She has no idea where she is going and what is waiting for her when she will get there.

Fortunately for our young Ms. Kelley, she is being employed as a lady's maid by a very nice and respectful family. Clara builts a great relationship with her mistress... and with her son - Andrew Carnegie. Years go by and the friendship between Andrew and Clara grows. He shares his business wisdom with her, and Clara seems to be very eager to learn. Together, with Clara's ideas and Andrew's money they open a new business that keeps growing. Something else is growing in Andrew and Clara's relationship... their feelings towards each other. The young girl has been warned about servant/master relationship multiple times by her only friend in the house, a cook Mr. Ford and her cousin and his family that live in the same town. This type of "friendship" never ends well. Clara is a smart girl herself, she understands that any type of relationship with Mrs. Carnegie's son can lead to her losing a job which is her only source of income. Andrew is very persistent. However, there is something else that stands between them... her little secret... she never told anyone that she is impersonating another girl, a girl that died on the ship and who place Clara has taken.

Mr. Ford and Clara's cousins were right. Everything comes to an end. Mrs. Carnegie discovers both of Clara's secrets, and the young girl is being ordered to leave the residence immediately. Clara has no other choice but to follow Mrs. Carnegie's order. She leaves her job, love of her life and her future in Carnegie's Pittsburgh mansion.

I wish the author would tell us more about what has happened to Clara. Where did she go? How her life turned out to be. The last chapter gives us a few tiny clues. But I wish to learn more... There should be a second part of the book when our wonderful writer answers all our unsettled questions.

Sometimes, the least expected person can help you find yourself again...

Andrew Carnegie is well known as a steel magnate and philanthropist; however, not much focus has been put on his life as an immigrant before his success, or the circumstances which led to his philanthropic efforts. Perhaps he was a naturally altruistic person, or had those values instilled in him by his family. In Carnegie's Maid, however, Marie Benedict explores a different option - the idea that there might have been a someone to influence him, and that someone could have been his mother's lady's maid, the fictional Clara Kelley.

The relationship between the wealthy and their servants is one that has been explored many times before (Downton Abbey, for example); in my opinion, though, Marie Benedict's approach to the matter was wholly original. This is a beautiful story of hard work, determination, and always remembering your roots. It also hones in on the idea that you can forge your own path and rise in the ranks, no matter your starting circumstances. It's a lovely read, written in the format of Clara's personal account.

Also, major Downton vibes. I might just go rewatch the series now!

After reading The Other Einstein I knew Marie Benedict had a particular passion for writing about historical figures with a female perspective, that didn't and doesn't revolve around who they're sleeping with. So when I saw Carnegie's Maid was up for grabs, I grabbed it. While written about a true historical figure, it is told from the perspective of Clara, and fictional Clara's are always sweet and soft spoken, yet Marie's Clara is somehow the voice for all Irish immigrants in this novel. She's somehow the catalyst for Andrew's free libraries, and quite honestly I got Beauty and the Beast vibes a few times. Ms. Benedict delivers a second well researched novel, giving us an insight on the Irish immigrant experience in America at the time, while also giving us a realistic view. There is a love story in this novel, but it doesn't feel forced and it isn't the sole focus. Clara is a passionate character, and it is hard to distill the legacy of the Carnegie's and not see the compassion and philanthropy shown by Andrew. I cannot wait to read what she writes next.

A bit over the top historical romance with nice writing, good plot points but sadly lacks something overall to make me love it completely.


I think that everyone that enjoys a slower paced historical romance and can overlook the moments that are a bit over the top will defiantly love this book.

The writing is good, the characters alright and the plot itself is nicely done. So all in all overall a good book in my option.

For my personal taste there were a handful of things that just didn't quiet fit to make it a great book, but depending on the type of reader you are, this will either be something you can overlock without problems or be something that bothers you to no end (it bothered me)

For example there is this little coincidence that on the ship from Ireland to America there is not just one girl named Clara Kelly but two. Isn't that just a perfect coincidence?
And why not just take that identity if its so easy to slip into it with the same name and all that? Who cares that a poor irish immigrant without the right education should not actually be able to fulfil the role she takes on without problem? its FICTION! (me... it bothered me!)

Its not a huge thing and if you are someone that doesn't mind a bit of a... lets call it stupid start? To a story to get the entire plot moving and rolling and add a bit of a drama into it than you will LOVE this!

Personally didn't work that great for me. Especially since those little moments of overdoing it kept piling up throughout the story.
Who wouldn't expect Clara to be a business mind? I mean, sure! Who in her situation isn't? And which rich guy does NOT listen to his mothers maid in business ideas??

As i said... the actual book itself is good.

I just thought the author sometimes got a bit... over enthusiastic with some of her ideas that where rather far fetched.
Still there is the perfect audience out there for the book since even for me- and my tastes and over specific ideas of what my perfect historical fiction has to have- this book was fun and a good read.

So if you want to give this book a try?
Defiantly do!

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - 1863

Clara Kelley is part of a group of Irish immigrants being processed into America. A gentleman she does not know tells her a Mrs. Seeley is expecting her. Confused, she goes along with it thinking she might be able to get a job. It turns out she is to be posted as a lady’s maid to the wealthy Mrs. Margaret Carnegie. Clara realizes that they were expecting someone else because hers is a common name. But she stays quiet about the mix-up knowing that the other Clara Kelley must have died on the voyage.

Clara works hard to impress Mrs. Carnegie. On her first day off, Clara visits with her mother’s cousin whose family lives in dire straights. On her return to the Carnegie home via the train, she meets Andrew Carnegie, the older son. They enjoy stimulating conversation about the events of the day and find that they have similar interests and beliefs. But while they continue to share intelligent conversations, Clara realizes she must be very careful or people may think she is pursuing him.

Clara’s father had encouraged her to read in-depth and learn about all kinds of subjects. Therefore, she has a sharp mind. Her occasional chance to talk with Andrew is always enjoyable to them but she does all she can to keep her friendship secret from his mother. The woman is a very hard taskmaster and would take great delight in firing her.

When Andrew tells Clara that a company has been started with her as a shareholder, she is thrilled. The money she could make from the shares would more than enable her to bring her family over from Ireland. Andrew wants Clara to be with him but she knows that it would be impossible for them to be accepted as a couple so she turns him down. However, due to his interests in helping people, Andrew Carnegie turns out to be quite the philanthropist throughout his life.

I realize this is a piece of fiction which shows the author has a great imagination for which I commend her. I can’t help but feel that Clara could have gone on to find her way in the man’s world to make her own wealth. It brings to mind the old saying: “If you’re so smart, why ain’t you rich?” But this is fiction so there is no need to do anymore than enjoy the story for what it was meant to be.

Copy provided by NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.

With captivating insight and great sensitivity of heart, Marie Benedict tells the mesmerizing tale of an unknown woman who might have inspired an American dynasty, transforming Andrew Carnegie from wealthy industrialist into the world’s first philanthropist. In the 1860s, Irish immigrant Clara Kelley, seeks employment as a lady’s maid in the home of Andrew Carnegie, head of the Carnegie Empire. Unfortunately, Clara Kelley is not who she appears to be. Posing as a knowledgeable, well-experienced Irish maid, she is actually a poor farmer’s daughter with nothing to her name. Another woman named Clara has gone missing, and Clara pretends to be her, in order to earn some precious income to send back to keep her family alive. Clara tries her level best keep up the ruse though it requires special talents and skills that she does not possess. But she does have a stern resolve as strong as steel, along with an uncanny, unique gift of business skills, that makes Andrew rely upon her. But Clara cannot afford to let her guard down even for a single moment. It was too dangerous. Revealing the true state of her past might only serve to ruin her own future and that of her family’s, who depended solely on her for sustenance. Soon, Clara and Andrew care for each other deeply. When Clara suddenly goes missing, Carnegie’s fruitlessly persistent search for her eventually lay the foundation for his lasting legacy.

In this well-chronicled and impeccably researched novel, that highlights the hitherto unsung role of all unknown women like the mysterious Clara, who with extreme courage and selfless determination, made their silently, unannounced mark upon the renowned pages of history, we witness with breathless awe the stunning stamp of the relevance of history in the early immigrant experience. In a deeply human narrative of incredibly complex, extremely vulnerable, sensitive characters and peculiar twists and turns of fate, this book reveals the arresting power of ambition to realize the American Dream. With captivating insight, Marie Benedict's clever intellect is dramatically displayed in her well-drawn characters and well-crafted plot, utterly well-suited to historical fiction, in an engaging read, with excellent description and perfectly good balance of emotional tones.

Extremely realistic to accept and confront the vicissitudes of life head-on, the clear-headed, pragmatic Clara Kelley is firm in her convictions and careful to protect herself from impropriety. She struggles to understand Carnegie's inconsistent behavior and stubborn refusal to confront his flaws. Despite the shared chemistry between them, Carnegie's mercurial behavior is revealed in his double personality - the ruthless businessman and the egalitarian, erudite young man. Clara's musings and revelations are interestingly portrayed. Equality with passion is stressed, as the epilogue rushes the story to its logical conclusion. It is sad that in this heart-moving story, Clara and Andrew could never develop their relationship due to the sharp differences in their own particular positions in the echelons of society, forcing Clara to leave the Carnegie home for a life of total oblivion. In this fictional book, although readers are deprived of the 'happily-ever-after," that magical moment when true satisfaction comes to the reader, we derive a small measure of comfort from the fact that Clara’s loss becomes Andrew’s gain, when he pledges to pursue her lofty ideals for the ultimate good of mankind.

The climax of the story takes place on December 23, 1868 in the luxurious interior of the study of a hotel suite in New York, where ensconced behind his desk, Andrew Carnegie wielded his fountain pen with a fury, in dire contrast to the gentle melody of a Christmas song wafting through the air. Haunted by memories of Clara, Andrew had spent most of his time searching for her, without success. There was not even the slightest hint of her trail. Clara had covered her tracks so well that it was as if she had never existed except in a dream. Andrew was alone with his thoughts of Clara. In the seclusion and privacy of the study, intimate memories of Clara washed over him. Andrew was filled with a longing so intense as to give him physical pain. He remembered her demure manner and averted gaze, and the few times when she met his gaze unflinchingly, revealing fleeting glimpses of the sharp intelligence that lay concealed beneath her placid demeanor. Andrew had vowed to Clara that he would carve out a different path for himself, choosing a life that would be the most elevating in character and principles. He would honor his vow even though she had disappeared. Through his inexorable pain and agonizing despair at losing Clara, Andrew found healing grace. He might not have Clara, but he would wield her beliefs like a sword. The twin idols of status and money would be worshipped no longer. Instead, he would utilize them for the benefit and betterment of others, in creating ladders for immigrants to climb to success. The document Andrew so painstakingly drafted would have pleased his Clara. And this thought gave him a small measure of happiness. It was the tiniest of appeasements that was to set Andrew on the path to glory. Clara had won the battle at last.

Historical fiction is not my top favorite genre. However for Marie Benedict I like to make an exception. After reading The Other Einstein I was baffled how she is able to entwine historical facts with fictional characters and a plausible story. In Carnegie's maid she does it again.

Clara Kelly is the daughter of an Irish family. She is send off to America by her family in search of a better future. As by accident her namesake aboard the ship is fatally injured, she is mistakenly seen for the new maid for lady Carnegie.

Clara decides to try her fortune by reinforcing the lies of being the other Clara. She is taken into the household of the Carnegie's where she learns and grows into the role of the personal maid of lady Carnegie. She also meets Andrew Carnegie, the eldest son of the household.

Clara and Andrew develop a secret relationship, since relationships the maid and the employer are frowned upon in the nineteenth century. But as the situation in Ireland gets worse for Clara's family, she has a decision to make: will she chose for the welfare of her family or will she pursue her own happiness?

When she realizes that Andrew's career is taking off, but over the backs of immigrants, she confronts him with his own past. Forced by her own past, Clara does the inevitable to maintain her family's welfare. And indirectly she probably spurred Andrew's beliefs and thoughts. Because from a ruthless business man he changed into a philanthropist.

After the story I found myself googling for Andrew Carnegie. Although some of the facts didn't add up (for instance, he was an only child, whereas he has a brother in the story), it is wonderful to see that there was indeed a remarkable change in him. But it is unclear what fuelled his change. Again Marie has filled the gaps with a believable historical story, where she shows how the important role of strong woman throughout our history is often neglected or not shown. Four out of five stars from me and a special thank you to Netgalley for providing the arc.

At first glance, this looks like a classic Cinderella story, but on closer inspection, we see many divergences. Cinderella wanted to free herself from her terrible family, and Clara hopes to some day reunite with hers. Cinderella let her emotions carry her away, but Clara does everything she can to keep hers in check. More importantly, Cinderella had very few ambitions of her own and it seems she left her fate to others, while Clara knows she can rely only upon herself to survive, and possibly one day thrive in this new world. Finally, Cinderella was transformed from a poor peasant into a princess by a man, but Clara is forced to transform herself to improve her life and the lives of her family. With all these differences, perhaps this is the opposite of a Cinderella story, except for the fact that both come from nothing and end up with something better.

On second thought, maybe this is more like a Pygmalion story than Cinderella one. If we go back to the Greek mythology of Pygmalion, we know this is the story of a sculptor who falls in love with one of his statues, who the gods bring to life so the two can marry. Of course, it is the sculptor whose name is Pygmalion, and not the statue, but that’s beside the point. The parallel here in Benedict’s story is that Clara begins to come out of her shell when she begins studying the Carnegie businesses and Andrew begins to help her with her investigations, and later consult with her on these topics. However, unlike in Ovid’s tale, but closer to George Bernard Shaw’s play of the same name, we understand from the prologue of Benedict’s book that Andrew and Clara do not end up as a couple. Where Benedict combines the two is in how both Clara and Andrew end up transformed in one way or another through their association with each other.

Of course, it is less important to decide if this is a Cinderella story, a Pygmalion story, both or neither, than it is to see how carefully Benedict draws out this story. When it comes to this, I have to say that Benedict did a perfectly lovely job. We love Clara because she is strong, principled, while at the same time, willing to do almost anything to save her family. We admire Andrew because he’s that self-made, self-taught man who started with nothing and struggled to become one of the wealthiest people in the world. Even so, neither of them are perfect; Clara knows she’s living a lie, and Andrew’s affluence seems to have made him forget where he came from. Benedict melds these two characters – her fictional Clara and what she’s garnered about the real-life Carnegie – into a tale that is both charming and heartwarming, while at the same time, poignant. More importantly, Benedict lets you have empathy for Andrew, despite his faults, so that the emotional connection between him and Clara makes perfect sense.

I also found that although the story takes place in the mid-1800s, Benedict carefully highlights many things that are very relevant to today’s world, some of which borders on political commentary – in particular, class struggles, inequitable wealth distribution, and how money and power sometimes blind the affluent to the socioeconomic troubles around them which their greed often causes. Although this might sound like Benedict takes up a preaching soap-box, in fact, the style of the prose here is anything but that. Benedict uses language here in a very measured way, to build up an atmosphere of wariness that slides between guarded hope and discernible anxiety, without ever getting either maudlin or miserable.

Overall, I found this a very absorbing and enjoyable read. Benedict is a very talented writer with a gentle style, who has given us a book that isn’t overly heavy or romantic, has a very good balance of historical fact and creative fiction, with carefully developed, sympathetic characters and a well-rounded, believable story. The only thing that kept this from being perfect for me was at the very end. However, since I don’t give away any spoilers, I’ll leave it to say that I can warmly recommend this book and happily give it four and a half stars out of five. (Now I want to read Benedict’s first novel, “The Other Einstein” even more than I did before.)

My Thoughts

“You have taught me that I should carve out a different path. Pedigree, that accident of birth, does not give a man the right to public respect. Only good deeds can do that.”

What a fabulous premise for a story, that being, two like minds came together and set about making fundamental changes that would have a lasting impact on society. Could a relationship such as this have been a possible catalyst that turned this infamous businessman into a philanthropist? Marie Benedict has written this fictional account of one such possibility - such an interesting concept. Andrew Carnegie built free libraries, providing the gift of books and from that, an education, regardless of rank or money. Once a poor immigrant himself, he fully understood what it was to be a factory worker but went on to become one of the richest men in the world at that time.

“I cannot describe to you the impact that library had on my life and my success. It quite literally made me who I am today.”

This tale incorporates this and so much more, ranging from American industrialisation to class differentiation. Benedict has done her research from Ireland to America, from rural to urban living standards, to the clear division of the ‘haves’ and have nots’. The undisputable historical details are fascinating and will have you checking Google to learn more of not only Carnegie but other recorded facts from this time in American history - from the Civil War to railroad expansion, a fresh insight was superbly integrated. The blend of fact and fiction is seamless.

Am I fully convinced of the author’s theory? Not entirely. With the romance feeling a little bit too ‘Upstairs, Downstairs’ for me, I therefore found it difficult to commit to the profound effect Clara reportedly had on this magnate. I would have preferred more investment in the friendship between Mr. Ford (African American) and Clara for example, to provide more depth. It is also a short read, so there is not much time to cement such a strong assertion.

‘I sat back and watched him wield his “words” like a painter wields his brush, each a masterly stroke in the creation of a seamless whole. Except I was not witnessing the creation of an average painting, I realized. I was watching a masterpiece in progress.’

I cannot, however, dispute the quality of Benedict’s writing - it is an interesting and informative read, shining a light on the the historic details and social mores of the time. So put aside your doubts and immerse yourself in a fictional characterisation:

“ If Andrew still believed that I was the Anglo-Irish tradesman’s daughter Clara Kelley—the woman who had inspired him in business and affection and who challenged him to carve a different, better path than the one driven solely by avarice—the chance existed that my influence might remain.”




This review is based on a complimentary copy from the publisher and provided through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. The quoted material may have changed in the final release

Before I read Carnegie’s Maid I knew very little about Andrew Carnegie’s life. I knew that he had been a philanthropist and encouraged reading – not just for those who were well off but those who couldn’t necessarily afford to buy books. That was about it.

What I did know was that I was eager to learn more. Marie Benedict’s fictional portrayal of Andrew Carnegie’s life was really interesting. The story is steeped in facts but with a delicious fictional love story wrapped around them. The love story between Andrew and Clara transcends class and was an absolute delight to read.

Carnegie’s Maid is an exceptional story and is a must read for fans of historical fiction.

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I thought this was a great read. Clara is taking a boat over to America to help her family back in Ireland. When she arrives she discovers someone looking for a girl with the same name and takes on that girls identity so that she has a job to go to.
She is working as a ladies maid without any prior experience and it's interesting to see how she gains the skills she needs. Mrs Carnegie is a tough taskmaster in public. I didn't know anything about the Carnegie family and found it fascinating to read about the times that the real Carnegie family lived through.
Clara spends time with the son, who has several business interests and we hear about how he made his money.
I love historical books and will look out for more books by this author

A fast-paced, well researched story. Shed light on the immgrant experience and industrial revolution.