National Trust: The Secret Diary of Jane Pinny, Victorian House Maid
Philip Ardagh, Jamie Littler
Subjects
- History Time - blasts from the past
- Action Adventures - chills, thrills and plenty of spills
Average rating
Facts meet fiction in this exciting, intricate Victorian detective story!
Jane Pinny has moved to the very grand Lytton House to be a Maid Of All Work. And being a Maid Of All Work means that she has to do… well, ALL the work, obviously! Cleaning, dusting, scrubbing, washing – there’s SO much to do in a Victorian country house. But when a priceless jade necklace belonging to the lady of the house disappears, Jane turns accidental detective (with the help of her best friend, a pigeon called Plump…) – can she solve the mystery of the missing jewels before it’s too late?
Perfect for fans of Horrible Histories, filled with amazing facts and historical trivia, with an exciting story and brilliant illustrations, you won’t be able to put this SECRET DIARY down!
Read the other books in the series:
The Secret Diary of John Drawbridge, Medieval Knight in Training
The Secret Diary of Thomas Snoop, Tudor Boy Spy
The Secret Diary of Kitty Cask, Smuggler’s Daughter
Reviews
The story had a twist and I liked how the master was a bad character, because he hid his wife's jade necklace.
General Cupcake Bookmark 26.08.2025
An amazing story of a maid who has just moved to a new workhouse & has to solve a mystery!A jade necklace goes missing & she needs to find out were it went. A fabulous mystery!
Madam June Snivel 31.08.2023
Funny and exciting.
Professor Fandango Banana 04.08.2023
Ii really really enjoyed this book. I would definitely recommend this book.
Anonymous 18.12.2022
I like this story because even though it is fictional it is based in Victorian times and contains some true bits
Princess Letizia Wheeliebin 13.07.2022
It is nice I love it so much
Principal Cupcake Mouse 24.12.2021
loved the facts. But if he would have said all the facts at the end it would have been better
Constable Dobbin Legend 02.09.2021
Amazing. My favourite character was Jane. I would recommend it.
Mademoiselle Pixie Satellite 09.08.2021
This book is about a maid who has a job in a grand house and is accidentally made into a detective when a jade necklace is stolen. This is a story based in the Victorian times. The person I liked the most is Jane Pinny because she is the main character and also she funny an seeks adventure. I would recommend this boo to anyone who is interested in reading about the Victorian times and likes a detective story.
Anonymous 04.08.2021
I liked this book as it was interesting and the facts were fascinating. The person I liked the most was Jane Pinny because she was smart and clever and I would recommend it to someone else.
Officer Cupcake Shortbread 03.08.2021
A good detective story.
Doctor Tulip Tyrannosaurus 22.07.2021
Really interesting, fun, hitsorical book
General Kangaroo Bobble-hat 10.07.2021
i thought this book was amazing and my favourite part was when her friend was a pigion called plump
Anonymous 11.12.2020
Jane Pinny is a maid in a Victorian house but when a jewel goes missing she has to become a detective. I like these books because they are about history.
General Sandwich Manatee 04.09.2020
I like this book because you never really know what clues Jane Pinny will find.
Captain Kiki Peanut-butter 28.08.2020
Awful. Didn't like how it was written.
Viscountess Lacey Bubble-wrap 24.08.2020
It was a great mystery and a great book! It was partially fiction but some true facts. I would highly recommend the book to other people.
Anonymous 01.08.2020
I liked plump the talking fat pigeon (but that was supposed to be a secret)and I liked Jane Pinny because she is clumsy like me. My favourite part was when plump told Jane to write a diary.
Coach Tulip Chocolate-mousse 26.07.2020
Even though Jane is a maid she is also a detective who solves mysteries. It is a very interesting book for any reader.
Viscount Viktor Squirrel 09.07.2020
