Downton Abbey: The Mistress

A new love novel from the author of the bestseller “Downton Abbey: The Beginning.”

A prequel to the most popular TV series that broke all records of “The Great Century,” “Pride and Prejudice,” and “Jane Eyre.”

A touching story of a marriage of convenience that became lifelong love.

But it turns out that winning the heart of the beloved is much easier than carrying passion and tenderness through many long years.

How to become for her husband not only a lover, but also a counselor in all matters of an enormous estate—an actual mistress of Downton? Will the marriage of Cora and Robert stand the test of time, adversity, jealousy, and the loss of their firstborn? Will she have the strength and patience to save both the abbey that’s facing financial ruin and her own family? How to find common ground with Lady Violet, earn the respect of the servants, and bring the thief—manager—into the light of day? In the end, will Robert finally find his wife more important than Downton—and will he be willing to go for her to the ends of the earth to save his love?..