Fall in love with beloved bestselling author Santa Montefiore’s epic tale of romance, secrets, family and friendship with this, the second novel in the beloved Deverill Chronicles.

Whilst I enjoyed the first book in this series, it didn’t prepare me for how much more I’d enjoy book two – now that the backdrop is set, the characters fleshed out and the secrets unravelled (but not all of them!) I feel fully invested in continuing. Book two surprised me, it feels grander and with more emotional depth. I find myself caring about the characters and the situations they have found themselves in.

Family loyalty, identity, and ambition, were all strong themes throughout and because of this, the emotional tension felt ‘on another level.’

There was a lot more emotion in Kitty’s journey but strength in Celia’s, and perhaps her character fascinated me the most. Castle Deverill is still there in the background too, a character all of its own, with lots to be done to restore it…

If you enjoy historical fiction with heart, depth, and a touch of escapism, this is one to sink into. It’s another reminder as with book one, that even in the darkest times, love and courage can still find a way to shine through.

About the Book

Welcome to Castle Deverill, and the incredible sweeping story of love and family from bestselling author Santa Montefiore.

It is 1925 and the war is long over. But much has been lost and life will never truly be the same again.

Castle Deverill, cherished home to the Deverill family in the west of Ireland for hundreds of years, has burned to the ground. But young and flighty Celia Deverill is determined to restore the sad ruin to its former glory. Celia married well and has the wealth, after all, to keep it in the family and she cannot bear to see it stand neglected.

But dark shadows are gathering once more, as the financial markets start to shake. And everything that felt so certain is thrown once again into doubt.

About The Author

Born in England in 1970, Santa Montefiore grew up in Hampshire. She is married to historian Simon Sebag Montefiore. They live with their two children, Lily and Sasha, in London.

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