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"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event that spotlights upcoming releases that we're
eagerly anticipating.
This week's pre-publication "can't-wait-to-read" selection is:
Ashton Park by Murray Pura
Harvest House - January 2013
Series: The Danforths of Lancashire, #1
Harvest House - January 2013
Series: The Danforths of Lancashire, #1
For fans of the hugely popular Downton Abbey series, comes this equally enthralling story of the Danforth family of Ashton Park.
Among the green hills and trees of Lancashire, only a few miles from the sea, lies the beautiful and ancient estate of Ashton Park.
The year is 1916. The First World War has engulfed Europe and Sir William’s and Lady Elizabeth’s three sons are all in uniform—and their four daughters are involved in various pursuits of the heart and soul.
As the head of a strong Church of England family for generations, Sir William insists the Danforth estate hold morning devotions that include both family and staff. However, he is also an MP and away at Westminster in London whenever Parliament is sitting. During his long absences, Lady Elizabeth discreetly spends time in the company of the head cook of the manor, Mrs. Longstaff, who is her best friend and confidante. This friendship includes visits to a small Baptist church in Liverpool that exposes Lady Elizabeth to a less formal approach to Christian worship and preaching than she is used to and which she comes to enjoy.
Readers will follow Ashton Park’s charming upstairs/downstairs characters through the perils of war and the affairs of the heart with relish—and with an eye to the sequel coming in Fall 2013.
Why I want to read it
My cousin introduced me to Downton Abbey last Christmas; my mom, sister and I watched the entire first season in the two or three days we were there. Currently I'm enjoying season three (there are benefits to living in Africa!). And since I enjoy reading more than watching TV, it's quite exciting that a new series is coming out set in that same time period. This is a new to me author but his other books have high ratings so this should be good too!
Where you can find it
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