In the 1860s, destitute Irish farmer's daughter Clara Kelley makes her way to America. Due to a fortuitous case of mistaken identity, Clara lands a position in one of Pittsburgh's grandest households. Serving as a lady's maid to Andrew Carnegie's mother will require the acting job of our humble heroine's life—but plucky Clara is intelligent and determined. And her employer, Mr. Carnegie, finds himself increasingly enamored with her resolve and her heart. This engrossing historical novel offers delightful speculation as to what might have turned a ruthless steel baron into one of the world's great philanthropists.