{"title":"Julie Montagu","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJulie Montagu\u003c\/strong\u003e invites readers into the rich tapestry of British heritage through her captivating works. With a focus on the hidden stories and elegant charm of English country houses, her writing offers a unique blend of history, culture, and personal insight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFans of \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e will appreciate Montagu’s ability to illuminate the traditions and architecture that define iconic estates, weaving narratives that celebrate the beauty and legacy of England’s stately homes.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"secrets-of-an-english-country-house-by-julie-montagu-9781836007289","title":"Secrets of an English Country House","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStep inside Mapperton with Julie Montagu, Countess of Sandwich, as she reveals the realities of running an English country estate and the secrets hidden behind its historic doors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat's it really like to live in Britain's finest manor house? In 2016, Julie and her husband, Luke Montagu, Earl of Sandwich, took on the stewardship of Mapperton and its 1,900-acre gardens and wildlands. Since then, they've been restoring rooms, reviving forgotten relics, welcoming visitors, launching a rewilding project, and sharing it all with millions on their popular YouTube channels, \u003ci\u003e@MappertonLive\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003e@AmericanCountess\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChicago-born Julie brings the past to life as she chronicles the highs and lows of estate living through the seasons. She delves deep into the extraordinary history of Mapperton and the Montagu family—from rediscovered paintings and antique gowns to long-lost diaries—and finds a kindred spirit in Gilded Age heiress Alberta Montagu, 9th Countess of Sandwich.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSecrets of an English Country House\u003c\/i\u003e offers an intimate, behind-the-scenes look at a working estate—a celebration of its beauty, its history, and the determination it takes to keep an English country house thriving in the modern world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePart memoir, part social history and part country-house chronicle, this is an essential read for anyone fascinated by Britain's historic houses, the families who care for them, and the realities of preserving heritage in the modern age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48022048473324,"sku":"9781836007289","price":59.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781836007289-secrets-of-an-english-country-house.jpg?v=1785287401"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/julie-montagu.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}