Zena Collier Bücher

Eine gelernte Hausfrau und Mutter erzählt humorvoll von ihren Anstrengungen, ihr Leben als bezahlte Haushälterin in einer hochherrschaftlichen Villa in Maine/USA zu meistern.

At forty-five, Iris Prue faces a crisis after leaving her wealthy husband for an artist who abandons her. Struggling with finances and employment, she takes a housekeeper job for a lawyer and his wife in Maine, prompting concern from her friends and daughter, Callie. As Iris navigates loneliness and social barriers, she embarks on a journey toward independence, which inadvertently impacts Paula's life. "A Cooler Climate" explores themes of motherhood, friendship, and resilience, portraying women's struggles and growth in a changing landscape.