Master and Servant

Focusing on an unconventional relationship between a Church of England clergyman and his pregnant maidservant in late eighteenth-century England, this account reveals complexities often overlooked in traditional historical narratives. It connects personal stories to broader themes such as Anglicanism, the economic shifts of the industrial revolution, and the dynamics of domestic service. By intertwining history with literature, it provides valuable insights for scholars and students interested in social and cultural history, particularly in the context of the English working class.