Cynthia Harrod-Eagles

The saga of the Morland family continues as England's peace is shattered by the outbreak of civil war between King and Parliament. Edmund Morland sees his family divided when his eldest son, Richard, brings home a young Puritan bride, while Kit is drawn to the royalist cavalry of Prince Rupert.

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

The 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.

The fourth novel in the Ashmore Castle series, perfect for fans of DOWNTON ABBEY, from the author of the hugely successful MORLAND DYNASTY novelsBehind the doors of the magnificent Ashmore Castle, secrets are waiting to be uncovered . . .

The eagerly-awaited return to the acclaimed and epic Morland Dynasty series.England, 1936The reign of Edward VIII has begun, but danger for the monarchy already looms on the horizon. At home in Morland Place, Polly Morland feels alone and abandoned, with her brother summoned to France by his old employer. James soon finds himself travelling to Russia, whereas Polly will voyage on the Queen Mary with New York - and a long-lost love - her destination. Soon the family are scattered to the four winds, from Hollywood to war-torn Spain.Working for the Air Ministry on new fighter planes, Jack fears that his children are not taking the increasingly tense situation in Europe seriously enough. The nation is divided over which is the greater thread: Communist Russia, or Fascist Germany. As the storms of war gather, they will threaten to overwhelm the Morlands and destroy all that they have worked for...The Morland Dynasty historical series has sold over a quarter of a million copies. The perfect read for fans of Downton Abbey, Lucinda Riley and The Crown.

A Regency romp in the style of Georgette Heyer combining adventure and romance...EUGENIE de Talcy, brought up amid the splendours of Versailles, is forced to flee revolutionary Paris for her life. Aged nineteen, she finds herself, orphaned and destitute, on England's shore, alone but for her faithful maid Marie. It is almost the last straw when, on the long walk to London, an arrogant gentleman in a sporting-carriage heartlessly splashes the weary women as he passes. In London her fortunes improve when an old family friend, Lady Mary Berrington, takes her in. But she is shocked to discover that Lady Mary's adored nephew, the Earl of St Osyth, is none other than the heartless driver she has vowed never to forgive. And her new life is disrupted when an agent of Robespierre spots her, and a plot is hatched to kidnap her and take her back to Paris and the guillotine. Only St Osyth can save her ─ but will he?

Annunciata Morland er slående vakker og har en karismatisk personlighet. Selv om ingen andre enn moren hennes kjenner svaret på gåten, svekker det ikke Annunciatas selvsikkerhet og tro på egne muligheter på ektekapsmarkedet. Flere kjemper om hennes gunst, men hun er meget ambisiøs og aksepterer ikke hvem som helst. På Morland Place er Ralph familiens overhode, sammen med husfruen Mary Moubray. Det puritanske parlamentet har straffet den kongevennlige Morland-familien hardt. Men i 1659 ryktes det at kongen skal komme tilbake fra eksil, og et nytt håp blir tent. Annunciata blir sendt til London og får innpass ved hoffet. Spekulasjonene går høyt om hennes opphav, ikke minst da hun utvikler et nært vennskap med kongen.

Mange år med fred har skapt gode tider i England. På Morlandgodset er Edmund familieoverhode og Mary Esther husfrue. Men i 1642 blir freden brått og voldsomt brutt da uenigheter mellom Kong Karl og parlamentet ender i borgerkrig. Edmund Morland forsøker å navigere mellom partene, men selv hans egen familie står på hver sin side. Eldste sønnen Richard er puritaner og støtter parlamentet, mens hans bror Kit er villig til å ofre livet for den kongelige armeen. Krigen krever store offer, men skaper også muligheter for nye allianser. Begge døtrene på Morland blir forelsket, og gjør valg som viser seg å få store konsekvenser. Mary Esther og Edmund kjemper for å holde familien samlet. Vil krigen splitte dem for godt?

The eagerly-awaited return to the acclaimed Morland Dynasty series, and the 100th novel by Cynthia Harrod-EaglesEngland, 1936The reign of Edward VIII has begun, but danger for the monarchy already looms on the horizon. At home in Morland Place, Polly Morland feels alone and abandoned, with her brother summoned to France by his old employer. James soon finds himself travelling to Russia, whereas Polly will voyage on the Queen Mary with New York - and a long-lost love - her destination. Soon the family are scattered to the four winds, from Hollywood to war-torn Spain. Working for the Air Ministry on new fighter planes, Jack fears that his children are not taking the increasingly tense situation in Europe seriously enough. The nation is divided over which is the greater thread: Communist Russia, or Fascist Germany. As the storms of war gather, they will threaten to overwhelm the Morlands and destroy all that they have worked for...The BRAND-NEW novel in the acclaimed Morland Dynasty historical fiction series with over a quarter of a million copies sold. The perfect read for fans of Downton Abbey, Lucinda Riley and The Crown

The third novel in the Ashmore Castle series, perfect for fans of DOWNTON ABBEY, from the author of the hugely successful MORLAND DYNASTY novelsBehind the doors of the magnificent Ashmore Castle, secrets are waiting to be uncovered . . . England, 1903.Giles, the Earl of Stainton, has fled from his stifling duties to resume his research in Egypt, leaving behind his wife Kitty, and his infant son. Kitty, still reeling from Giles' sudden departure, struggles to keep spirits high in the castle and establish herself as the true mistress of the house, an impossible task given how many secrets the inhabitants are hiding from her...The Earl's younger sisters, Rachel and Alice, are both pursuing forbidden romances, and his brother Richard begins a new business venture, spurred on by his clandestine lover. And below stairs, a shocking crime sends distrust rippling through the staff, more so when one of their own is accused.Kitty must draw on her strength to keep the castle from crumbling around her, but with her marriage to Giles left uncertain, and a surprise of her own to conceal, can she ever take her rightful place as true head of her household?The third novel in the Ashmore Castle historical family drama series, filled with heartbreak, romance and intriguing secrets waiting to be uncovered. The perfect read for fans of The Crown, Downton Abbey and rich period dramasReal readers love Cynthia Harrod-Eagles: 'Cynthia Harrod-Eagles is a first-rate storyteller''Anything by Cynthia Harrod-Eagles is a must-read for me!''Cynthia Harrod-Eagles has such a way of bringing a period to life with engaging detail and insight''Fans of Downton Abbey will love her books''Another wonderful series by a masterful storyteller'

Makt och anseende är vad den dominerande och hårdnackade fårfarmaren Edward Morland eftersträvar mest av allt. Därför gifter han bort sin ende son i ett arrangerat äktenskap som kommer att bli upprinnelsen till Ätten Morland.Sonen Robert idealiserar sin nya brud Eleanor, som är fattig men av förnäm börd och står under förmyndarskap av den inflytelserika familjen Beaufort. Men i hemlighet förtärs hon av en brinnande kärlek till Richard, hertigen av York …Mot bakgrunden av de oroliga åren i 1400-talets mitt, när inbördeskriget Rosornas krig utkämpas i England, utvecklar sig denna passionerade saga om krig och våldsamma begär.Begynnelsen är den första delen i brittiska Cytnhia Harrod-Eagles ”Morland-dynasti”, som hittills har fått 36 delar. Serien översattes till svenska på 80-talet, men finns nu äntligen tillgänglig igen, och passar perfekt till alla som älskade Sagan om isfolket.

Det är Henrik VIII:s regeringstid och Paul, arvinge till Morlands rikedomar, får två söner. Men den ene, den han älskar mest, är född utom äktenskapet. Och bitter svartsjuka mellan de två sönerna lägger grunden till förintelse och död.Pauls brorsdotter Nanette tjänar som hovdam hos Anna Boleyn, kungens nya kärlek, som snart blir den första drottningen som blir halshuggen i England. Och blandfödelse och död, hat och kärlek, personliga triumfer och krossade förhoppningar, växer familjen Morlands makt och rikedomar till ännu större höjder.Den mörka rosen är den andra delen i brittiska Cytnhia Harrod-Eagles ”Morland-dynasti”, som hittills har fått 36 delar. Serien översattes till svenska på 80-talet, men finns nu äntligen tillgänglig igen, och passar perfekt till alla som älskade Sagan om isfolket.

Annunciata Morland er slående vakker og har en karismatisk personlighet. Selv om ingen andre enn moren hennes kjenner svaret på gåten, svekker det ikke Annunciatas selvsikkerhet og tro på egne muligheter på ektekapsmarkedet. Flere kjemper om hennes gunst, men hun er meget ambisiøs og aksepterer ikke hvem som helst. På Morland Place er Ralph familiens overhode, sammen med husfruen Mary Moubray. Det puritanske parlamentet har straffet den kongevennlige Morland-familien hardt. Men i 1659 ryktes det at kongen skal komme tilbake fra eksil, og et nytt håp blir tent. Annunciata blir sendt til London og får innpass ved hoffet. Spekulasjonene går høyt om hennes opphav, ikke minst da hun utvikler et nært vennskap med kongen.

John Morland er i gifteferdig alder. Som arving til den rike Morland-familien er det hans oppgave å bli strategisk godt gift, Familien er katolikker og lojale til tronen, men den katolske kirkes stilling er usikker, og førte noen år tilbake til at Morlandgodset ble angrepet og kapellet forsøkt brent ned. Nanette Morland går og bærer på en stor hemmelighet fra det angrepet. Johan Morland blir sendt nordover til grensetraktene mot Skottland, i et forsøk på å vinne Mary Percys hjerte. Hennes far har nemlig godtatt et ekteskap med Morland-familien, men betingelsen er at Mary selv vil ha John. Samtidig er det mye uro i kongelige kretser. Elisabeth den første blir dronning av England, men den skotske dronning Maria er en utfordrer til tronen. Skotter og Engelskmenn sikrer sine stillinger, mens uroen vokser.