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A captivating period drama for 2025 perfect for fans of Downton Abbey and The Gilded Age
Series: Ashmore Castle
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Whispers in the servants' hall, scandals in the drawing room - at Ashmore Castle, everyone has something to hide... England, 1904. Christmas at Ashmore Castle should be a time of celebration - but scandal arrives with snow. The Earl's uncle returns from Italy with a beautiful...
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The fourth in the Ashmore Castle historical family drama series, set at the turn of the twentieth century, by the author of the acclaimed Morland Dynasty novels.
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Whispers in the servants' hall, scandals in the drawing room - at Ashmore Castle, everyone has something to hide...
England, 1904.
Christmas at Ashmore Castle should be a time of celebration - but scandal arrives with snow. The Earl's uncle returns from Italy with a beautiful young bride on his arm, sending shockwaves through the family and threatening Kitty's already fragile place as mistress of the house.
As Kitty wrestles with her marriage and a truth she can't yet reveal, her sister-in-law Rachel risks everything for a forbidden love. Meanwhile, Alice - the Earl's youngest sister - finds herself drawn into a dangerous romance with a man far beneath her station. Downstairs, the staff navigate rivalries, reappointments and suspicions that could ruin more than reputations.
As love and loyalty clash with ambition and duty, the foundations of Ashmore Castle begin to tremble. And with her future on the line, Kitty must summon all her strength - because at Ashmore, secrets don't stay buried for long...
The fourth book in the captivating Ashmore Castle series. Perfect for fans of sweeping period dramas like Downton Abbey, The Crown and Bridgerton.
Fans love the ASHMORE series:
"Like a comfy pair of slippers. Cynthia Harrod-Eagles never fails to excel...The saga continues and you are drawn into the upstairs downstairs world...so grab a cuppa, some chocolate biscuits and enjoy!" 5-star Reader Review
"I always read anything published by Cynthia! The history is always really well researched, the characters realistic and the story fascinating." 5-star Reader Review
"I have read all 3 books and loved it." 5-star Reader Review
"Well written story and a wonderful read!!" 5-star Reader Review
"A great series! Hope there's another instalment." 5-star Reader Review
"If you are a Downton Abbey fan this is for you!" 5-star Reader Review
"Loved it. Excellent story. Fabulous characters all blended by a tantalising web. I want to read the next book. Can't wait." 5-star Reader Review
Series: Ashmore Castle
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The Affairs of Ashmore Castle
The second novel in the Ashmore Castle series, perfect for fans of Downton Abbey, from the author of the hugely successful Morland Dynasty novels. Behind the doors of the magnificent Ashmore Castle, secrets are waiting to be uncovered... England, 1903. Giles, the new Earl of Stainton, is struggling to bring his family's estate back to order after the death of...Paperback$2999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Pre-orderThe Fortunes of Ashmore Castle
Whispers in the servants' hall, scandals in the drawing room - at Ashmore Castle, everyone has something to hide... England, 1904. Christmas at Ashmore Castle should be a time of celebration - but scandal arrives with snow. The Earl's uncle returns from Italy with a beautiful young bride on his arm, sending shockwaves through the family and threatening Kitty's already...Paperback$2799Unit price /UnavailableOut 22 Sep 2026Pre-order
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781408734285
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 11 June 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Sphere
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 34.0mm
Width: 126.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 376g
Pages: 480
About the Author
Cynthia Harrod-Eagles is the author of the hugely popular Morland Dynasty novels, which have captivated and enthralled readers for decades. She is also the author of the contemporary Bill Slider mystery series, as well as her recent series, Ashmore Castle, and War at Home, which is an epic family drama set against the backdrop of World War I. Cynthia's passions are music, wine, horses, architecture and the English countryside.
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