In 1905, John Vanbrugh, an ambitious, young architect, receives an invitation from the Duchess of Marlborough, the American-born Consuelo Vanderbilt, to visit Blenheim Palace and help her with renovations. And so young Vanbrugh joins a weekend house party which includes a young Winston Churchill and John Singer Sargent, who has been hired to paint a family portrait. Right away Vanbrugh learns that Blenheim has many dark secrets. The mystery grows larger as a young housemaid is found strangled in the courtyard. From there, ...
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In 1905, John Vanbrugh, an ambitious, young architect, receives an invitation from the Duchess of Marlborough, the American-born Consuelo Vanderbilt, to visit Blenheim Palace and help her with renovations. And so young Vanbrugh joins a weekend house party which includes a young Winston Churchill and John Singer Sargent, who has been hired to paint a family portrait. Right away Vanbrugh learns that Blenheim has many dark secrets. The mystery grows larger as a young housemaid is found strangled in the courtyard. From there, events spin out of control, with Vanbrugh soon realising that he too has fallen victim to the cursed history of Blenheim.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.
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Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
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As New in As New jacket. First edition, first printing. Hardcover. An American architect in turn-of-the-century London. SIGNED by J.P. Morrissey. Fine book in fine dj.
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Fine in fine dust jacket. Small crease at top spine of dj. No other defects noted. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. 320 p. Audience: General/trade.