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Behind the Manor Door Lies the Reckoning, is a highly suspenseful historical romance from the heyday of slavery in America. It's the story of a fiery young woman from Boston, Permelia Shaw, who loses the love of her life and goes south to forget about him, only to be swept up in a new romance in Virginia. Though she is an abolitionist, she thinks she can enjoy a life of wealth and leisure in this society built on bondage as long as she remains true to her conscience and treats the slaves as fellow human beings. That's not easy to do in 1830's Virginia, but she defies the norms and builds rapport with a few slaves. Montgomery Randall is a British slave-trader who escaped from England to avoid the abolition of slavery. He resumes his lifestyle in the rich farmland of slaveholding Virginia. This puts him within the orbit of the Nor'easter, Meli. Will Virginia society and the slave-trader who lusts for her accept her flouting of their way of life or will they break her will? | Author: Debbie Zello, Dennie Fox | Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform | Publication Date: Jun 19, 2018 | Number of Pages: 220 pages | Language: English | Binding: Paperback | ISBN-10: 1721672915 | ISBN-13: 9781721672912

Parisian photographers Yves Marchand and Romain Meffre took a trip to Detroit to capture the urban decay of a once thriving city. In their book The Ruins of Detroit, Yves and Romain photogra…

Harewood House - robin denton Designed by the architects John Carr and Robert Adam, Harewood House was built from 1759 to 1771 for wealthy trader Edwin Lascelles, 1st Baron Harewood. Still home to...

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If walls could talk, these ones would have tales about the likes of Roger Moore and Larry Hagman, thanks to former ownership by novelist James Clavell.

For timeless glamour, fairytale romance and awe-inspiring grandeur at some of the country’s most stunning country estates and stately properties – make a statement with a wedding at the Treasure Houses of England. Featuring ten of England’s most spectacular castles, palaces and houses, the magnificent venues present couples with a beautiful and beguiling backdrop for a brilliantly bespoke and memorable day. The Marble Hall at Holkham The Treasure Houses’ host of illustrious properties boasts a range of features from fine paintings, objects d’art and antiques to incredible architecture and gorgeous grounds - ensuring extravagant interiors and an atmosphere imbued with Royal heritage and a rich history. Hollywood hits such as The Kings Speech, Harry Potter and Brideshead Revisited have been filmed on location at the likes of Burghley’s stunning Elizabethan House and at Castle Howard where you can utter your vows under the Great Hall’s glorious painted dome. For couples considering a themed wedding, each venue exudes Downton Abbey style romance and nostalgia that are perfect for period costumes and an inspired sense of individual occasion. Catering for all kinds of weddings, each venue is unique, carefully attending to every need and minutiae for a completely personalised affair. With an array of options available - every scenario is possible - from lavish, exclusive-hire affairs, marquee weddings and small weddings to civil ceremonies, civil partnerships and elegant evening receptions. Hatfield House At Beaulieu, couples can enjoy seven thousand acres of enchanting estate and choose from the decadent setting of the Domus a 13th century building, the pristine Palace House or even the National Motor Museum and the Top Gear Enormodrome for something distinctly different. Beaulieu provides an enchanting and unique setting for your wedding day. Oxfordshire’s Blenheim Palace offers the timeless elegance of The Orangery, whose private entrance, glass ceiling, and terrace over-looking the Italian Garden provides a stunning wedding venue. Alternatively, the striking Marlborough Room offers a double vaulted ceiling, chandeliers and fireplace for more intimate gatherings. Already making waves throughout Leeds as the ultimate place to get married, Harewood House offers a dramatic and romantic venue courtesy of its Courtyard, elegant Pavilion or the Victorian Terrace with the beautifully restored Italiene Parterre. Chatsworth makes an exceptional location for weddings, receptions and civil partnerships. Set in 1000 acres of stunning Derbyshire parkland, with spectacular gardens creating the most stunning backdrop for all wedding photographs. This unique venue epitomizes quality and elegance. Kent’s Leeds Castle offers civil marriage and partnership ceremonies in the Dining Room, Gatehouse or Maiden’s Tower followed by dining in the beautiful Henry VIII banqueting hall or 17th century Fairfax Hall. The Sculpture Gallery at Woburn Abbey Hatfield House is an incomparable choice, with its magnificent Grade 1 listed Old Palace and stylishly contemporary Riding School, while Holkham Hall’s tally of four stunning staterooms present impressive interiors flanked by enticing exteriors at the Walled Gardens and magical woodlands beyond. Woburn Abbey offers three very distinct wedding venues. From the splendor of The Sculpture Gallery, or The Inn at Woburn for classic country weddings, to the fun and unusual Safari Lodge at Woburn Safari Park weddings held on the estate are truly unique. Weddings can be arranged for just 25 up to 250 guests and a dedicated wedding planner will ensure that every wedding is a day to remember. 2012 Wedding Fairs: The Old Palace at Hatfield House Hatfield Wedding Fair Sunday 5th February 2012 Blenheim Palace Wedding Fair Sunday 19th February 2012 11.00 am – 4.00pm Whether you are just beginning to make plans for your wedding or getting ready to finalise the last minute details, don’t miss the Blenheim Palace Wedding Fair. Chatsworth Wedding Fair Sunday 26th February 2012 10.00am – 4.00pm Chatsworth wedding fair takes place in the majestic stables Sunday 26th February 2012 from 10.00 am until 4.00pm. Entry is free We'll post more Wedding Fair dates soon.

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A perfect example of a gentleman's fortified house, near to the Welsh border... built on profits from the woolen trade in the early 16th century.

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Georgian renovation by Dell Mitchell Architects. Updates to a 1927 brick residence including a full interior reconstruction and extensive exterior changes.