In 1931, domestic service remained the largest female occupation in Britain. Despite our view of it today as being an undesirable job, it was then seen as the perfect way to equip young women with the skills necessary to become good wives and mothers.But what do we really know about how girls felt about taking up such positions, or how they were treated? This first major study of domestic workers includes firsthand accounts of men and women working in this area, and Pamela Horn also uses official records and news reports to extract the truth of their lives. Written with authority, this well-researched study is essential reading for social historians, and anyone with an interest in modern history.