country homes

The second Mrs. Maxim de Winter finds it difficult and frightening to live in the shadow of her predecessor, a situation that is exacerbated by her husband's moodiness, and the presence of sinister housekeeper, Mrs. Danvers.

A 1934 satirization of a segment of English society in which all the characters have money but few other qualities to recommend them.

Sent to live in their distant cousin's gothic mansion in the English countryside, Mog Winter and her long-lost brother Nick find themselves in the care of two scary servants and surrounded by supposed accidents and strange deaths.

The life of Stevens, an aging English butler, changes after three decades of service to the same man.

Miss Fanny Price, the poor relation of a wealthy family, possesses only natural goodness to aid her against a witty and lovely rival as they compete for the man they both love.

A study of the pretentious homes of the landed gentry in England.

Containing photographs of artifacts and Roman ruins, this history examines life in an ancient Roman villa with a timeline, illustrations, and a glossary.

Presents a floor plan of England's Fishbourne Palace as it looked when it was first built, and provides more in-depth information about specific areas of the Roman villa, including the farmlands,garden, bathhouse, library, and other locations. Includes a time line and glossary.

Charlie and Ros, a bother and sister, discover that they have inherited their aunt's English country house, and they must decide if they should sell it, but as they examine the house to see what needs to be fixed they discover over two hundred years worth of history in it.