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The Talbot Saga 1800 - 2010

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Ages: 16-18, 18+

A sweeping saga spanning over two centuries of a house and the generations who leave their mark upon it."

In the tradition of Pemberley, Manderley, Brideshead and Howard's End, The Talbot Saga introduces a house that is as much a character as those who inhabit its walls."
"I love a good saga and this is a good saga. The book is well written. I found it hard to put down!..."
"I enjoy books which have a house as a character and this is a great example. Tall Chimneys seems to have a life of its own."
"Wow! Outstanding! Well written, interesting history, emotional, amazingly descriptive, compelling."
"I’ve always had a strong interest in historic homes and estates in England, and now feel like I know this house inside and out now. I've fallen in love with it!"
"I loved all the books in this series. God! I hope there will be more!"

The year is 1800. The Talbots are wealthy merchants, emerging as prominent members of the powerful British mercantile class. They entertain the leading lights of society in their London home and country mansion, but they own another property in the far north, where no guests are ever invited.
It is a secret. And those who reside there are never spoken of.
Situated in a curious hollow in the Yorkshire Moor, this manor is hidden away from the world. Revolutions, wars, the passing of monarchs, the rise and fall of political powers and even the changing fortunes of the Talbots themselves all occur seemingly at a far distance.
The house is self-contained, self-absorbed. It has its own vital presence. More than just an observer, it is part and parcel of the triumphs, loves and losses of those who reside within its walls. And those who dwell in it find it exerts a strange power. Once embroiled in the house's story, they find it almost impossible to tear themselves away.
By 2010 the house is in ruins, haunted by its own past, and the last Talbot is struggling to keep body and soul together.
Can the house - and the family - find someone to save them?
Two centuries of secrets, sorrow and survival, The Talbot Saga is the epitome of the English Country House novel.

Reviews

I've read all of these wonderful books. Well written and absorbing, the characters are beautifully described, and the house in the hollow - central to all four narratives - will draw you in over all the time periods covered in this compelling saga. Allie Cresswell is an exceptional writer and if you haven't read any of her work, you should do so as you're missing a treat. The characters and settings will stay with you long after you've finished reading. Five fat stars *****

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