"Housewife" is a book written by Oleksandra Kostenko, which is a historical novel about the life of a family living in a large country house. In this novel, the fate of the main character is intertwined with the history of the Ukrainian people at the beginning of the 20th century. "The Mistress" is not only a story about female strength, devotion to the family and the importance of traditions, but also a reflection of the complex social background of the time when important historical events took place in Ukraine. This book will captivate you with its atmosphere, intriguing plot and picturesque descriptions of Ukrainian life a century ago.