{"product_id":"the-mistress-of-ashmore-castle-9781408729489","title":"The Mistress of Ashmore Castle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe third novel in the Ashmore Castle series, perfect for fans of DOWNTON ABBEY, from the author of the hugely successful MORLAND DYNASTY novels \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\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\u003cb\u003eEngland, 1903.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Giles, the Earl of Stainton, has fled from his stifling duties to resume his research in Egypt, leaving behind his wife Kitty, and his infant son. Kitty, still reeling from Giles' sudden departure, struggles to keep spirits high in the castle and establish herself as the true mistress of the house, an impossible task given how many secrets the inhabitants are hiding from her... \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The Earl's younger sisters, Rachel and Alice, are both pursuing forbidden romances, and his brother Richard begins a new business venture, spurred on by his clandestine lover. And below stairs, a shocking crime sends distrust rippling through the staff, more so when one of their own is accused. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Kitty must draw on her strength to keep the castle from crumbling around her, but with her marriage to Giles left uncertain, and a surprise of her own to conceal, can she ever take her rightful place as true head of her household? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe third 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\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBridgerton\u003c\/i\u003e and rich period dramas.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Sphere\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/05\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781408729489\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 512","brand":"Cynthia Harrod-Eagles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43166089740469,"sku":"9781408729489","price":24.64,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_dbcfa8b3-8acc-4a7f-9157-dfe9de757aa9.jpg?v=1696920048","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-mistress-of-ashmore-castle-9781408729489","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}