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The New Countess
Hardback
Main Details
| Title |
The New Countess
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Fay Weldon
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| Series | Love and Inheritance |
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| Series part Volume No. |
3
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Hardback | | Pages:320 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 210,Width 130 |
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| Category/Genre | Historical fiction |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781781851630
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| Classifications | Dewey:823.914 |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Head of Zeus
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| Imprint |
Head of Zeus
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| Publication Date |
7 November 2013 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
The year is 1905 and King Edward VII has invited himself and his mistress to a shooting weekend with the Dilbernes. Now Isobel, the Countess, must turn a run-down mansion into a palace fit for a king. Just as well the family fortunes have been restored, but money can't solve everything... not even a kidnapping. The servants refuse to condone the King's morals; Isobel's daughter, Lady Rosina - now widowed and wealthy - insists on publishing a scandalous book, and the mis-spent pasts of Viscount Arthur and his Irish-American wife Minnie rear up to blacken the family name. When fate deals a hand in the middle of the shooting party, Isobel must consider not only her leading position in Society, but her entire future. Fay Weldon brings an aristocratic Edwardian household to fabulous, vibrant life in this gorgeously witty tale of manners and morals, commoners and countesses, from one of Britain's best loved authors.
Author Biography
Fay Weldon's credits include classic novels like The Life and Loves of a She Devil and Growing Rich, and the pilot episode of the original TV series Upstairs, Downstairs. In 2001 she was awarded a CBE for services to literature.
Reviews'Hugely enjoyable' Tatler. 'A splendidly fun romp' The Times. 'Weldon at her most spellbinding.' Spectator.
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