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A masterpiece of historical fiction, and the inspiration behind Downton Abbey

About the Author

Isabel Colegate is the acclaimed author of many bestselling books including The Shooting Party, The Orlando Trilogy, The Summer of the Royal Visit and Winter Journey.

Reviews

Threads of romance, social comment, country lore and intrigue both above and below stairs are cunningly worked together to create a brilliant tapestry... I have seldom enjoyed a book so much
*Sunday Telegraph*

Colegate has found a perfect metaphor for the passing of a way of life
*Spectator*

A modern classic
*The Times*

A minor masterpiece
*Daily Mail*