{"product_id":"the-gathering-storm-9781408729502","title":"The Gathering Storm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe eagerly-awaited return to the acclaimed Morland Dynasty series, and the 100th novel by Cynthia Harrod-Eagles\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEngland, 1936\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe reign of Edward VIII has begun, but danger for the monarchy already looms on the horizon. At home in Morland Place, Polly Morland feels alone and abandoned, with her brother summoned to France by his old employer. James soon finds himself travelling to Russia, whereas Polly will voyage on the \u003ci\u003eQueen Mary \u003c\/i\u003ewith New York - and a long-lost love - her destination. Soon the family are scattered to the four winds, from Hollywood to war-torn Spain. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWorking for the Air Ministry on new fighter planes, Jack fears that his children are not taking the increasingly tense situation in Europe seriously enough. The nation is divided over which is the greater thread: Communist Russia, or Fascist Germany. As the storms of war gather, they will threaten to overwhelm the Morlands and destroy all that they have worked for... \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe BRAND-NEW novel in the acclaimed Morland Dynasty historical fiction series with over a quarter of a million copies sold. The perfect read for fans of \u003ci\u003eDownton Abbey\u003c\/i\u003e, Lucinda Riley and \u003ci\u003eThe Crown.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCynthia Harrod-Eagles\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of the hugely popular Morland Dynasty novels, which have captivated and enthralled readers for decades. She is also the author of the contemporary Bill Slider mystery series, as well as her recent series, Ashmore Castle, and War at Home, which is an epic family drama set against the backdrop of World War I. Cynthia's passions are music, wine, horses, architecture and the English countryside.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Sphere","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50875209810194,"sku":"9781408729502","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_5d23c188-7fed-44c8-a422-79342b974012.jpg?v=1738283467","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-gathering-storm-9781408729502","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}