Murray Pura's new release Ashton Park reviewed by Marian Baay

Ashton Park

Ashton Park 
by Murray Pura
Harvest House Publishers, 2013

Reviewed by Marian Baay
5 stars~*****

It is halfway through WW1 and there is a lot of unrest in England and Ireland. It is during this period that Sir William Danforth with his wife and seven children are trying to live a normal life at Ashton Park—a large estate with a beautiful manor, old family castle, forests, and the Irish Sea nearby.

Sir William, the master of Ashton Park, and his wife Lady Elizabeth have three sons and four daughters. They are all of marriageable age—some are looking for love while others have already found it.

It is expected that the children marry in their own class. But what will happen when they start falling in love with someone of the lower social class?

Sir William expects everyone in his household to remain loyal to the Church of England, just like his family has been for many generations. When he is away for business – he is a Member of Parliament – his wife decides to go to a Baptist church together with the head cook. When Sir William finds out about this he’s none too pleased.

There is a lot of drama in this exciting and enjoyable story. Is the family falling apart because the children go their own way? And what unforeseen dramas will occur after the children marry? I really liked seeing all the family members playing an important role, and all having their own drama to deal with.

A story set in a tumultuous period, with lovely and lovable characters, looking for and finding romance—this is a fabulous read!

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