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Books : Black Diamonds: The Rise and Fall of an English Dynastyby: Catherine Bailey
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 Rating: - History Lessons Were Never This Good!A superb investigation into the mysteries within the family that lived at Wentworth Woodhouse but so much more than that too. Catherine Bailey tells the story of a once mighty British industry from all sides, the rich and powerful, the Government, the military and of course the workers and their families. All of this against the secrets and sadness behind a once great estate. The research is incredible and the author constantly leads you down little side tracks from the main tale and they ... Read More Rating: - Riveting and an important contribution to national and regional historyThis is a vital contribution to British and regional history--and a fascinating read to boot. Bailey tackles a complex family and regional story with commendable research with great results. My family was one of many multi-generational mining families in the region. This page-turner of a book gave me deeper insights into the world in which they struggled for a living. It also speaks to the tragedy within a dynasty. I read this book as I flew across the United States; for once the flight seemed too ... Read More Rating: - A Diamond of a Book!A fascinating book which tells the story of the feuding aristocratic Fitzwilliam family and their struggles, both inward and outward, to hold on to their historic seat at Wentworth House and ultimately their place in British society. Set against the wider backdrop of both the First and Second World Wars this is a story of love, glamour, revenge and bravery. It is also the story of the British coal industry and how the nationalisation of that industry threatened to rip the heart out of ... Read More Rating: - Don't let the cover put you offMy book group all loved this insightful read into a complex and fascinating Yorkshire family. I agree that the way the social history is detailed is far better than what I had to endure at school and I feel so much more knowledgeable as a result. This book taught me lots about mining but also how important it is to be benevolent to those dependent on you. The cover is a bit Mills and Boonish but don't read this at your peril. Enjoy! Rating: - Yorkshires Gone with the WindStunning read. Yorkshires answer to Gone With the Wind, except its a true story. You could not make up a story like this it has enthraled everyone who has read it in our family and friends. Supprised it has never been made into a film on television series.Would outshine Brideshead Revisited. Browse for similar items by category:
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