The Accidental Duchess: From Farmer's Daughter to Belvoir Castle

The Accidental Duchess is a captivating book that follows Emma Watkins, who falls in love with David Manners, heir to one of the most senior hereditary titles in the land. She becomes the chatelaine of Belvoir Castle, ancestral home of the Dukes of Rutland, and faces daunting challenges such as modernizing the estate and dealing with staff who want to keep things the same. With the help of Duchess 'Debo of Devonshire, she meets each challenge with optimism and gusto, even taking on the castle ghosts. The book is written vividly and offers insights into what it would be like to live in a stately home and be in charge of its future.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 20 April 2023
Publisher: Pan Macmillan

The Duchess is a truly remarkable woman, and this captivating book is a testament to her remarkable life. From a humble beginning as the daughter of a Welsh farmer, Emma Watkins never imagined that she would one day become the chatelaine of Belvoir Castle, the ancestral home of the Dukes of Rutland. However, fate had other plans for her when she fell in love with David Manners, an heir to one of the most senior hereditary titles in the land.

As David succeeded his father, Emma found herself thrust into a world of responsibility and challenges that she never could have imagined. She had to cope with five boisterous children while faced with a vast estate in desperate need of modernization and staff who wanted nothing to change. It was a daunting responsibility, but Emma approached it with optimism and gusto, drawing inspiration from the vision and passion of the Rutland duchesses who had come before her.

Despite the many obstacles she faced, Emma never lost sight of her goals. She was determined to modernize the estate and bring it back to its former glory, and she worked tirelessly to achieve this. She even took on the castle ghosts, using her own ingenuity to solve the mysteries that haunted the ancient walls.

Through her resilience and determination, Emma proved that anything is possible if you have the courage to pursue your dreams. The Accidental Duchess is a vivid and insightful book that will appeal to anyone who has ever visited a stately home and wondered what it would be like to one day find yourself living there, but in charge of its future. Emma's story is a testament to the power of determination and the ability of women to overcome adversity and achieve greatness.

Weight: 278g
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781035002108