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Mary Reilly, a housemaid in Dr. Jekyll's house, chronicles her daily tasks and strange happenings in a series of journal entries. As she grows closer to Jekyll, she notices his erratic behavior and hears odd noises, indicating his transformation into Mr. Hyde. Despite dangerous encounters and Hyde's violent actions, Mary remains devoted to Jekyll. This historical novel, inspired by Robert Louis Stevenson's work, adds depth to the housemaid character briefly mentioned in the original. The book includes depictions of childhood abuse and domestic violence.