"A thoroughly satisfying romp for Downton Abbey fans.Breathless readers will look forward to the next sudsy chapter in this planned series." -Kirkus Reviews "Readers who always wondered how the heroines of Jane Austen's novels would have fared in a world careening towards modernity need not look any further. Sumptuous and enticing, the first novel in the At Somerton series introduces two worlds, utterly different yet entangled, where ruthless ambition, forbidden attraction, and unspoken dreams are hidden behind dutiful smiles and glittering jewels. someone she could never persuade her father to accept.
Only she has the power to restore the Averley name-but it would mean giving up her one true love. Now Ada finds herself torn between her own happiness and her family's honor. But terrible scandal has followed Ada's beloved father all the way from India. For the first time in a decade, the Averleys have returned to Somerton, their majestic ancestral estate. Still, she can't help but wonder what her life might have been had she been born a lady, like Ada. Rose knows she should be grateful to have a place at a house like Somerton. Especially now that she, at barely sixteen, has risen to the position of ladies' maid. Clever, rich, and beautiful, Ada Averley treats Rose as an equal. Rose Cliffe has never met a young lady like her new mistress.
Still, she can't help but wonder what her life might have been had she been born a lady, like Ada.įor the first time in a decade, the Averleys have returned to Somerton, their majestic ancestral estate. At Somerton: Cinders & Sapphires Written by: Leila Rasheed Narrated by: Rosie Jones A free trial credit cannot be used on this title Unabridged Audiobook Listen Now as an member Add to Cart - 19.
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