{"product_id":"9781408734278-the-fortunes-of-ashmore-castle","title":"The Fortunes of Ashmore Castle","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA captivating period drama for 2025 perfect for fans of Downton Abbey and The Gilded Age\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhispers in the servants' hall, scandals in the drawing room - at Ashmore Castle, everyone has something to hide.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEngland, 1904.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChristmas 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe fourth book in the captivating Ashmore Castle series. Perfect for fans of sweeping period dramas like \u003ci\u003eDownton Abbey\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Crown\u003c\/i\u003e and\u003ci\u003e Bridgerton\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFans love the ASHMORE series:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'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!' \u003cb\u003eReader Review\u003c\/b\u003e ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'I always read anything published by Cynthia! The history is always really well researched, the characters realistic and the story fascinating.' \u003cb\u003eReader Review\u003c\/b\u003e ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'I have read all 3 books and loved it.' \u003cb\u003eReader Review \u003c\/b\u003e⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Well written story and a wonderful read!!' \u003cb\u003eReader Review\u003c\/b\u003e ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A great series! Hope there's another instalment.' \u003cb\u003eReader Review \u003c\/b\u003e⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'If you are a Downton Abbey fan this is for you!' \u003cb\u003eReader Review \u003c\/b\u003e⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Loved it. Excellent story. Fabulous characters all blended by a tantalising web. I want to read the next book. Can't wait.' \u003cb\u003eReader Review\u003c\/b\u003e ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55307307549046,"sku":"9781408734278","price":20.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_13485052_26694_20250508044026.jpg?v=1746682921","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781408734278-the-fortunes-of-ashmore-castle","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}