The Fortunes of Ashmore Castle

<B>Whispers in the servants' hall, scandals in the drawing room - at Ashmore Castle, everyone has something to hide...</B><BR><BR><B>England, 1904.</B><BR><BR>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.<BR><BR>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.<BR><BR>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...<BR><BR><B>The fourth book in the captivating Ashmore Castle series. Perfect for fans of sweeping period dramas like <I>Downton Abbey</I>, <I>The Crown</I> and<I> Bridgerton</I>.</B><BR><BR><U>Fans love the ASHMORE series:</U><BR><U><BR></U>'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!' <B>5-star </B><B>Reader Review</B><BR><BR>'I always read anything published by Cynthia! The history is always really well researched, the characters realistic and the story fascinating.' <B>5-star </B><B>Reader Review</B><BR><BR>'I have read all 3 books and loved it.' <B>5-star </B><B>Reader Review</B><BR><BR>'Well written story and a wonderful read!!' <B>5-star </B><B>Reader Review</B><BR><BR>'A great series! Hope there's another instalment.' <B>5-star </B><B>Reader Review</B><BR><BR>'If you are a Downton Abbey fan this is for you!' <B>5-star </B><B>Reader Review</B><BR><BR>'Loved it. Excellent story. Fabulous characters all blended by a tantalising web. I want to read the next book. Can't wait.'<B> 5-star </B><B>Reader Review</B>