“Downton’ fans, you’ll love this big house, Engrossing and imaginative” – Irish IndependentBetrayal, deceit, revenge, obsession – one house, one family, three generationsCan a house keep secrets?1840’s – When Lord Edward Armstrong builds the house for his bride, Anna, the family is at the climax of its power. But its world is threatened when no heir is born. Anna could restore their fortunes, … born. Anna could restore their fortunes, but it would mean the ultimate betrayal. Then the Great Famine grips the country.
1910s – Clara finds life as lady of the manor is not what she expected when she married Pierce Armstrong. As the First World War rages, she finds solace in artist Johnny Seymour’s decadent circle. Then the War of Independence erupts and Clara is caught between two men, deceit and revenge.
Present Day – When Kate Fallon sees the house it is love at first sight. She and her tycoon husband Tony buy it and hire the last Armstrong owner, architect Nico, to oversee its restoration. As Kate’s fascination with the house grows, she and Nico begin to uncover its history and the fates of its occupants in centuries past. But then, as her husband’s business empire faces ruin, Kate realises that they are in danger of losing everything.
“Skillful and original plotting kept me enthralled until the final page of the story” Rosemary McLoughlin author of Tyringham Park
“An irresistible mix of history, drama and intrigue that entertained and enthralled me in equal measure!” – Bord Gáis Energy Book Club
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2 good love stories in one book. Strong women forced to make hard decisions. Loved how the past love story was woven throughout the present. Easy to follow.
This is the 2nd in a series. Liked it.
Really enjoyed the Victorian stories weaved into the whole. Looking forward to next in the series.
I love that era, great historical fiction.
Enjoyed this journey through multiple generations of this house in Ireland. Romance abounds, Historical information, tragedy, suspense, interesting dialogue. Meant for adult readers.
This book kept my attention and was well written
Life in Ireland at the turn of the 20th century.
Interesting perspective on how the characters were connected over generations.
Enjoyed reading this book. Will read the next one in the series eventually.
Very interesting take on the happenings in a house told from different rooms. Very unique perspective
I really enjoyed this book, love the historical novels.
Good era related novel with a twist
would recommend
Good enough that I wanted to read book 2 as soon as I finished the first!
another good read
This was such a great read with interesting characters that I immediately got the next book in the Armstrong House series.
Enjoyed this story – kept me on my toes of what would happen next.
I really enjoy historical fiction that moves you through generations. The characters are well developed and the historical background information is well researched.
Loved this book. So much that I bought the sequel! I hardly pay for books.
Entertains, interesting, a quick read.