The mistress of nothing a novel and millions of other books are available for instant access view kindle ebook view audible audiobook enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. This book was recommended to me by a friend and overall im glad that i picked it up the mistress of nothing is a fictionalized account of the scandal that befell the handmaid of lady duff gordon of letters from egypt fame while the latter was living in egypt to ease her tuberculosis. This reading group guide for the mistress of nothing includes an introduction discussion questions ideas for enhancing your book club and a qa with author kate pullinger the suggested questions are intended to help your reading group find new and interesting angles and topics for your discussion. The mistress of nothing a book review by vanessa chiasson kate pullingers award winning the mistress of nothing is set primarily in egypt in the late 1800s a unique time and place for a novel the story is based loosely on the real life story of english socialite author and translator lucie lady duff gordon. This reading group guide for the mistress of nothing includes an introduction discussion questions ideas for enhancing your book club and a qa with author kate pullinger the suggested questions are intended to help your reading group find new and interesting angles and topics for your discussion