The Secrets of Ashmore Castle, Cynthia HarrodEagles
The Secrets of Ashmore Castle, Cynthia HarrodEagles
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The Secrets of Ashmore Castle
a gripping and emotional historical drama for fans of DOWNTON ABBEY

Author: Cynthia Harrod-Eagles

Narrator: Penelope Freeman

Unabridged: 17 hr 17 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/12/2021


Synopsis

The brand new 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 . . .

1901. When the Earl of Stainton dies in a tragic hunting accident, Giles, the eldest son of the noble Tallant family, must step forward to replace him as the head of the family. But Giles has avoided the Castle and his stifling relatives for years, deciding instead to forge his own path away from the spotlight. Now, he must put aside his ambitions and honour his duty to the family.

With their world upended, the Tallants and their servants struggle to find their place in the house - and society - once again. And Giles realises that, along with the title and the castle, he's also inherited his father's significant financial troubles that threaten the security of his entire family.

In Kensington, Kitty Bayfield, the painfully shy but moneyed daughter of a Baronet, has just left school with her penniless companion Nina. Nina captures the new Earl's heart, but only Kitty can save his family from their debts, and soon Giles must choose between his duty and his heart . . .

The Secrets of Ashmore Castle is the first in a brand new historical family drama series, filled with heartbreak, romance and intriguing secrets waiting to be uncovered. The perfect read for fans of Downton Abbey, Bridgerton and rich period dramas. Don't miss the next book, The Affairs of Ashmore Castle.

About Cynthia Harrod-Eagles

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.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Teresa on August 05, 2021

Oh wow!! I was gripped from the first page and held to the end. The writing was wonderful and the historical detail superb. Ashmore Castle is a huge ancestral home encumbered with massive debt but with the façade of all being well, which often happened in those times. Giles, the eldest son, comes int......more

Goodreads review by MaryannC Victorian Dreamer on October 18, 2023

My first Cynthia Harrod-Eagles read, this book is the first of 3 in a series. I usually do not get into series books, but this is one I totally enjoyed and I have just begun the 2nd because I needed to immerse myself again in the storyline. Recommended for fans of Downtown Abbey.......more

Goodreads review by Eileen on September 05, 2021

The Secrets of Ashmore Castle. This is typically my kind of book. I was drawn to it as it looked like a really good historical drama in the vein of Downton Abbey, but it didn’t live up to my expectation. The backdrop to this story is a large country estate with a penniless Earl looking desperately fo......more

Goodreads review by Alison on June 15, 2022

Cynthia Harris-Eagles is my favourite writer of my favourite genre - historical fiction. I loved her Dynasty series and like all her fans hope for just one more book to round off the Morland saga. I’ve saved Ashmore Castle as a holiday treat and it didn’t disappoint. An array of characters from all......more

Goodreads review by Alison on June 13, 2022

Three and a half stars. I had wanted to read Cynthia Harrod-Eagles' War At Home series (love the covers), but they seemed to be at quite a high price point for an untried series, so when I saw this book available on NetGalley I jumped at the chance. The book starts in 1901. Lord Stainton is killed in......more