The Girl in the Castle: A Novel

by Santa Montefiore Narrated by Genevieve Swallow

Overview

Ireland. The early twentieth century.

Two girls on the cusp of womanhood. A nation on the brink of war.

Hear*their story*- and see why JOJO Moyes says that ""Nobody does epic romance like Santa Montefiore.""*

Born on the ninth day of the ninth month in the year 1900, Kitty Deverill grows up in Castle Deverill, on the sunning green ghills of West Cork, Ireland - the same place her ancestors have always dwelled. She isn't fully Irish, as the son of the local veterinarian likes to tease her; but this doesn't stop Kitty and Jack O'Leary from falling in love...

Bridie Doyle, daughter to Castle Deverill's cook, cherishes her friendship with Kitty. Yet she can't help dreaming of someday having wealth, having glamour, having... more. And when she discovers Kitty's darkest secret, Bridie finds herself growing to resent the girl in the castle who seems to have it all.

As Irish and British forces collide in Southern Ireland, Jack enlists to fight - and Kitty throws herself into the cause for Irish liberty, running messages and ammunition between the rebels. But , her allegiance to her family and her friends will soon be tested... and when Castle Deverill comes under attack, the only home and life she's ever known are threatened.

A powerful story of love, loyalty, and friendship, The Girl in the Castle is an exquisitely written novel set against the magical, captivating landscape of Ireland - perfect for fans of DOWNTON ABBEY and KATE MORTON.

Also published as The Irish Girl available in paperback.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Nobody does epic romance like Santa Montefiore. Everything she writes, she writes from the heart.” — Jojo Moyes

“Montefiore’s compelling family saga, the first in a trilogy, is highly recommended, particularly for lovers of Irish fiction and/or stories of World War I and the 1920s, as well as those who enjoy novels about the enduring power of women’s friendships.” — Library Journal (starred review)

Jojo Moyes

Nobody does epic romance like Santa Montefiore. Everything she writes, she writes from the heart.

JOJO MOYES

Nobody does epic romance like Santa Montefiore. Everything she writes, she writes from the heart.

Booklist (starred review)

The prolific Montefiore presents the first volume of a trilogy guaranteed to hit the bestseller list. The riveting saga revolves around three memorable women… a delicious read that leaves the reader hungry and eagerly awaiting the next course.

Library Journal

★ 09/15/2016
Set against the tumultuous backdrop of Ireland's fight for independence from Britain in the early 20th century, this sprawling saga gives readers a personal view of the "Troubles," as seen through the eyes of a daughter of the Anglo-Irish ascendancy in its last days. In spite of her heritage, Kitty Deverill knows herself to be Irish to the bone, and English not at all. The fiery Kitty fights for the land she loves, even as she realizes that there may be no place for her in an independent Ireland. Her story of wealth and privilege contrasts with that of her childhood friend Bridie, an Irish Catholic village girl whose family has worked for the Deverills for centuries. As the Troubles and their aftermath shatter lifetime relationships between the classes, Kitty and Bridie flee in opposite directions—Kitty to glittering parties in London, Bridie to a life of service in America. But neither forgets their sisterhood, or the home that shaped them both. VERDICT Montefiore's (The Beekeeper's Daughter) compelling family saga, the first in a trilogy, is highly recommended, particularly for lovers of Irish fiction and/or stories of World War I and the 1920s, as well as those who enjoy novels about the enduring power of women's friendships.—Marlene Harris, Reading Reality, LLC, Duluth, GA

Product Details

BN ID:	2940173458896
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	09/27/2016
Series:	The Deverill Chronicles , #1
Edition description:	Unabridged

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