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Description for Ashenden
Paperback. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear
Elizabeth Wilhide's debut novel Ashenden traces the history of an English house across two and a half centuries. When Charlie and Ros inherit Ashenden from their aunt Reggie a decision must be made. The beautiful eighteenth-century house, set in acres of English countryside, is in need of serious repair. Do they try to keep it in the family, or will they have to sell? Moving back in time, in an interwoven narrative spanning two and a half centuries, we witness the house from its beginnings through to the present day. Along the way we meet those who have ... Read more
Elizabeth Wilhide's debut novel Ashenden traces the history of an English house across two and a half centuries. When Charlie and Ros inherit Ashenden from their aunt Reggie a decision must be made. The beautiful eighteenth-century house, set in acres of English countryside, is in need of serious repair. Do they try to keep it in the family, or will they have to sell? Moving back in time, in an interwoven narrative spanning two and a half centuries, we witness the house from its beginnings through to the present day. Along the way we meet those who have ... Read more
Product Details
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Fig Tree
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Number of Pages
336
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781905490950
SKU
KIN0034572
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 2 to 4 working days
Ref
99-1
About Elizabeth Wilhide
Elizabeth Wilhide is the author of over 20 books on interior design, decoration and architecture and a co-author and contributing editor to some 30 other titles, collaborating with authors such as David Linley, Terence Conran and Tricia Guild. Born in the United States, she has lived in Britain since 1967. She lives with her husband, an architect, and their two ... Read more
Reviews for Ashenden
An engrossing debut . . . a sparkling jewel: full of fascinating detail, high drama and sly wit
Amanda Foreman An affecting, intelligent debut
Observer
Lively interlinked historical vignettes display distinct post-Downton commercial savvy . . . a pleasurably subtle web of connections . . . a beguilingly effortless read
Daily Mail
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Amanda Foreman An affecting, intelligent debut
Observer
Lively interlinked historical vignettes display distinct post-Downton commercial savvy . . . a pleasurably subtle web of connections . . . a beguilingly effortless read
Daily Mail
The author ... Read more