Black Diamonds
The Rise and Fall of an English Dynasty
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4.3 • 37 Ratings
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- £4.99
Publisher Description
An extraordinary tale of family feuds, forbidden love, civil unrest and the downfall of a mining dynasty
Wentworth in Yorkshire was surrounded by 70 collieries employing tens of thousands of men. It is the finest and largest Georgian house in Britain and belonged to the Fitzwilliam family.
England's forgotten palace, it belonged to Britain's richest aristocrats. Black Diamonds tells the story of its demise: family feuds, forbidden love, class war, and a tragic and violent death played their part. But coal, one of the most emotive issues in twentieth century British politics, lies at its heart.
This is the extraordinary story of how the fabric of English society shifted beyond recognition in fifty turbulent years in the twentieth century.
'Magnificent . . . peels back the grand façade of Wentworth to reveal a family riven with fueds, mental illness and forbidden love' Tatler
'A compelling new history . . . fascinating insights into the dynasty that once ruled this Yorkshire roost' Daily Mail
'An aristocratic tale of epic proportions, this gripping novel cleverly interweaves interviews, letters and historical fact . . . Fascinating' Easy Living
Customer Reviews
Black Diamonds
If you are interested in Historical Houses then this is the book for you! I live near this house and the book captures the whole mystery and intrigue of the whole area of Wentworth. It captures the mystery behind the Fitzwilliam Family and believe me the whole mystery and intrigue still exists today but this book helps you to imagine whats behind it all! Its a must read for any one not just people who are interested in History! It's a love story, murder mystery, factual, crime rolled into one. Enjoy!
Black Diamonds
Found once I started this book it was impossible to put down!