Secrets of Cavendon - Softcover

Bradford, Barbara Taylor

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0007503393 ISBN 13: 9780007503391

Publisher: HarperCollins, 2018

Synopsis

The secrets of an aristocratic dynasty are about to be revealed...

London 1949. The New Look is in, Princess Elizabeth’s wedding has raised morale and the capital is filled with a new energy. Alicia Stanton, niece of the Earl of Mowbray, is making her mark in the glamorous film world. Alongside her, Victoria Brown, a wartime evacuee, is starting out as a fashion photographer. Life is full of opportunity.

But at Cavendon Hall, the stately home where they grew up, the Second World War has exacted a terrible price and the estate is facing bankruptcy. And when Cavendon’s secrets start to rise to the surface, young and old alike are threatened. Can the families unite to save the house and their future?

About this title

Review:

‘A glamorous read packed with period detail in which strong women are centre stage’Daily Mail

Acclaim for the Cavendon series:

‘A classic saga of loyalty, secrets, passion and intrigue...if you’ve been suffering withdrawal symptoms from Downton, this is for you’ Daily Mail

‘A glorious family saga for Downton Abbey fans...This is Barbara Taylor Bradford in her element, full of drama, passion, romance and danger’ Sarah Broadhurst, lovereading.co.uk

‘A stately home, a dangerous secret and two families whose fates have been intertwined for generations...a gripping period piece set on the brink of the Great War. Exquisite escapism of the highest order’ The Lady

'Queen of the genre' Sunday Times

‘Few novelists are as consummate as Barbara Taylor Bradford at keeping the reader turning the page. She is one of the world’s best at spinning yarns’ Guardian

‘As romantic and thrilling as the rest’ Independent on Sunday

From the Back Cover:

Visit Meadowbrook this summer for sunshine, secrets and plenty of romance. When Gemma Matthews gets her dream job, working to turn Meadowbrook Manor into a boutique hotel, she jumps at the chance. This should be her happily-ever-after, but only so long as no-one discovers her secret, especially not the dangerously attractive Freddie FULL BLURB COMING SOON! Release date: 20th August (paperback to publish October 2018). Book 2 in the Meadowbrook Manor romance series! This book can be read as a standalone, but will be enjoyed more as part of the series, especially after meeting the hilarious and loveable Singer family. A funny, romantic read with a heroine who is looking for a second chance at her perfect life in a grand house, set within a small village full of colourful characters you won’t easily forget. Prepare to be swept off your feet at Meadowbrook, the only place to be this summer holidays. Books in the series: 1. A Year at Meadowbrook Manor 2. Secrets at Meadowbrook Manor 3. Title coming soon

About this edition

• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 0007503393
• ISBN 13: 9780007503391
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 400