The House (Armstrong House Series Book 1)
by A. O'Connor
Can a house keep secrets? 1840’s – When Lord Edward Armstrong builds the house for his bride, Anna, the family is at the climax of its power. But its world is threatened when no heir is born. Anna could restore their fortunes, but it would mean the ultimate betrayal. Then the Great Famine grips the country. 1910s – Clara finds life as lady of the manor is not what she expected when she married Pierce Armstrong. As the First World War rages, she finds solace in artist Johnny Seymour’s decadent circle. Then the War of Independence erupts and Clara is caught between two men, deceit and revenge. Present Day – When Kate Fallon sees the house it is love at first sight. She and her tycoon husband Tony buy it and hire the last Armstrong owner, architect Nico, to oversee its restoration. As Kate’s fascination with the house grows, she and Nico begin to uncover its history and the fates of its occupants in centuries past. But then, as her husband's business empire faces ruin, Kate realises that they are in danger of losing everything. Betrayal, deceit, revenge, obsession – one house, one family, three generations Editorial Reviews“Skillful and original plotting kept me enthralled until the final page of the story”
Rosemary McLoughlin author of Tyringham Park “Downton’ fans, you’ll love this big house,
Engrossing and imaginative” - Irish Independent “An irresistible mix of history, drama and intrigue that entertained and enthralled me in equal measure!” - Bord Gáis Energy Book Club **Review"You'll love this Big House - The novel tells three stories in three different eras. In 1840s Lord Edward Armstrong has a glorious mansion built for Anna, his young bride. In the 1910s, London society girl Clara is smitten by Pierce Armstrong. After much scheming, she marries him and they return to live in Ireland. And in the present day, Kate Fallon falls truly and madly for the Armstrong House and convinces her tycoon husband Tony to buy it. The couple hire Nico Armstrong, the last owner, to oversee the restoration. *The book is beautifully crafted and tremendously ambitious: as well as taking on the formal complexity of the three intersecting storylines, it is threaded with the running themes that tackle romance, revenge, desire, deceit and heartbreak. The three central characters harmonise to a remarkable degree, given that each section functions in isolation from the others. Throughout both episodes we get a sense of the seismic cultural and social shifts taking place. The novel is engrossing, imaginative and humane."*** *- Irish Independent.***
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*"A hugely satisfying and unforgettable read"*
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- *RTE Guide** * **From the AuthorThe House
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Rosemary McLoughlin author of Tyringham Park “Downton’ fans, you’ll love this big house,
Engrossing and imaginative” - Irish Independent “An irresistible mix of history, drama and intrigue that entertained and enthralled me in equal measure!” - Bord Gáis Energy Book Club **Review"You'll love this Big House - The novel tells three stories in three different eras. In 1840s Lord Edward Armstrong has a glorious mansion built for Anna, his young bride. In the 1910s, London society girl Clara is smitten by Pierce Armstrong. After much scheming, she marries him and they return to live in Ireland. And in the present day, Kate Fallon falls truly and madly for the Armstrong House and convinces her tycoon husband Tony to buy it. The couple hire Nico Armstrong, the last owner, to oversee the restoration. *The book is beautifully crafted and tremendously ambitious: as well as taking on the formal complexity of the three intersecting storylines, it is threaded with the running themes that tackle romance, revenge, desire, deceit and heartbreak. The three central characters harmonise to a remarkable degree, given that each section functions in isolation from the others. Throughout both episodes we get a sense of the seismic cultural and social shifts taking place. The novel is engrossing, imaginative and humane."*** *- Irish Independent.***
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*"A hugely satisfying and unforgettable read"*
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- *RTE Guide** * **From the AuthorThe House
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