{"product_id":"9781408725320","title":"The Affairs of Ashmore Castle","description":"Author: Cynthia Harrod-Eagles\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781408725320\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Little Brown\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 19 Sep 2023\u003cbr\u003ePages: 464 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u0026lt;H3\u0026gt; The second novel in the Ashmore Castle series, perfect for fans of DOWNTON ABBEY, from the author of the hugely successful MORLAND DYNASTY novels\u0026lt;\/H3\u0026gt;\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eBehind the doors of the magnificent Ashmore Castle, secrets are waiting to be uncovered . . . \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEngland, 1903.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGiles, the new Earl of Stainton, is struggling to bring his family's estate back to order after the death of his father, and he has little time to spare for his young pregnant wife, Kitty. She lives in fear of her mother-in-law, who won't give up the reins of the household. Will she ever truly be mistress of Ashmore Castle? Perhaps if her coming child is a boy, that will change the balance of power...\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMeanwhile, the Earl's younger sisters are having their first taste of romance, but not necessarily with the right people. Richard is pursuing his forbidden relationship with Molly, while Nina makes a lively new friend who leads her straight into trouble and pushes her relationship with her husband to the limit.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAnd below stairs, ambition, jealousy and revenge stalk the corridors, while a tragic suicide, a tender romance, and finally a mysterious disappearance challenge the castle's residents, both high and low . . .\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe second novel in the Ashmore Castle historical family drama series, filled with heartbreak, romance and intriguing secrets waiting to be uncovered. The perfect read for fans of \u003ci\u003eDownton Abbey, Bridgerton\u003c\/i\u003e and rich period dramas. Don't miss the next book, \u003ci\u003eThe Mistress of Ashmore Castle\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46395853537438,"sku":"ADS-9781408725320","price":24.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781408725320.jpg?v=1768267214","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781408725320","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}