Englishmanor Stories

1940 - Ashcombe Hall Five-year-old Grand Duchess Diana treasures one possession above all others: a well-loved picture book her mother bought before she was born. When its worn pages finally begin to fall apart, a simple visit to the village leads Diana to the gentle children's author and illustrator whose beloved rabbits have filled her bedtime with wonder for years. Genevieve Thorne never imagined that repairing one little girl's favorite story would quietly change the course of her own life. Nor could Grand Duke Alexander have foreseen that the talented young author he welcomed to Ashcombe would one day become an unexpected part of the family he has spent a lifetime protecting-or that she might help his grieving son find the courage to live again. As old sorrows slowly give way to new beginnings, Ashcombe Hall becomes a place of laughter once more, where children gather for bedtime stories, friendships blossom into love, and even the deepest wounds begin to heal. Because sometimes the most important dance begins long before anyone hears the music.

Greg is an unsuccessful London-based make up artist. When he receives a chance to work at the All Saints wedding party, he has no idea how the officially haunted manor will welcome him. James is also coming to the party. Although he is a bit late, has no invitation, and appears to be a new owner of the property. Also, he is a lord Blacke whose family had owned the house three centuries ago. He is definitely not happy with partying at his country house. But will he be happy with a couple of ghosts wondering around the manor? And how Greg fits into this posh English society with his dyed hair and awful Scottish accent? Hm...let's find out together!

The manor is burning down before her eyes. And yet... she isn't sad.