Cavendon Hall
Cavendon Hall by Barbara Taylor Bradford, published by St. Martin’s Press in 2014, is a sweeping saga that spans sixteen years, from 1913 to 1929. This edition, comprising 985 pages, explores the intertwined lives of the aristocratic Ingham family and the Swann family, who serve them at the grand Yorkshire manor. As World War I approaches, the narrative delves into the complexities of loyalty and betrayal that challenge both families, revealing how their long-standing relationships are tested amid the uncertainties of the era.
Readers will find a richly detailed portrayal of life at Cavendon Hall, where the dynamics between the Inghams and the Swanns unfold against a backdrop of historical change. The story features Charles Ingham, the sixth Earl of Mowbray, his wife Felicity, and their six children, alongside Walter Swann, the earl’s valet, and his wife Alice, who manages the countess’s wardrobe. The novel captures the essence of familial bonds and the impact of external events on personal lives, making it a significant exploration of the human experience during a tumultuous period.
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“Cavendon Hall is home to two families, the aristocratic Inghams and the Swanns who serve them, just as their ancestors did over the centuries. Charles Ingham, the sixth Earl of Mowbray, lives there with his wife Felicity and their six children: Guy, the heir, who is studying at Cambridge; their younger son Miles, attending Eton; and their four daughters Diedre, Daphne, DeLacy and Dulcie, affectionately called the Four Dees by the staff. Walter Swann, the premier male of the Swann family, is valet to the earl. His wife Alice, a clever seamstress, who is in charge of the countess’s wardrobe, also makes clothes for the four daughters. For centuries, these two families have lived side-by-side, beneath the backdrop of the imposing Yorkshire manor. But now, with World War I looming, these two families will find themselves tested in ways they never thought possible. Loyalties are tested and betrayals are set into motion. In this time of uncertainty, one thing is sure: these two families will never be the same again. Set over a period of sixteen years (from 1913 to 1929), Cavendon Hall is Barbara Taylor Bradford at her very best.”–
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