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1965, 2000s: In this house there are many secrets . . .
The Winter Folly
What you need to know before your trail
It is 1965 and young Alexandra Crewe obediently marries the man her father has selected for her. But very soon both she and her husband Laurence realize that their marriage is a disaster. When real love finds Alexandra, plucking her out of her unhappy existence, she is powerless to resist. Her home becomes Fort Stirling, a beautiful Dorset castle, but Alexandra fears that there will be a price to pay for this wonderful new life. When tragedy strikes, it seems that her punishment has come, and there is only one way she can atone for her sins . . .
In the present day, Delilah Young is the second wife of John Stirling and the new chatelaine of Fort Stirling. The house seems to be a sad one and Delilah hopes to fill it with life and happiness. But when she attempts to heal the heartbreak in John’s life, it seems that the forces of the past might be too strong for her. Why does John have such a hatred for the old folly on the hill, and what happened to his mother when she vanished from his life? As Delilah searches for the truth, she realizes that perhaps some secrets are better left buried . . .
Locations
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Dorset
There is no Fort Stirling sadly, but there are a few castles dotted around Dorset with follys and more…The castle in the book is a mystery with a folly in the woods that holds more than a few secrets.
Corfe Castle – There is no Fort Stirling of course but then this is a nice castle to visit – 100-year-old royal castle shaped by warfare, with ruins to explore, views and a wildlife walk!Round towers too..
Lulworth Castle – There is no Fort Stirling of course but this has round towers and maybe a folly too!
Maiden Castle – The castle with the ultimate fort!
Booktrail Boarding Pass Information: The Winter Folly
Author/Guide: Lulu Taylor Destination: Dorset Departure Time: 1965, 2000s
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