Blenheim

“Blenheim offers an inside look at the palace that has been in the Churchill family for the past 320 years. Henrietta Spencer-Churchill takes readers throughout the palace (originally a gift from Queen Anne and the eventual birthplace of Winston Churchill) opening up the doors to art, furniture, tapestries, and vast gardens—all of which have been a part of a meticulous restoration effort.” — ELLE DECOR60 Must-Read Books of Fall: “Lady Henrietta Spencer-Churchill peels back the curtain on what it’s like to maintain a palace in 2024, bringing readers through the historic Blenheim Palace, which has been home to the Churchill family for over three centuries. Blenheim features gorgeous photographs which accompany Lady Henrietta’s fascinating insight into the estate, its history, and its famous guests throughout the centuries.” — TOWN COUNTRY

Lady Henrietta Spencer-Churchill is an interior designer, founder of Woodstock Designs, and author of multiple books on design and historic styles, including The Life of the House, Blenheim and the Churchill Family, and Classic English Interiors. She lectures widely on design and design history in the US and the UK.

Hugo Rittson-Thomas is a portrait photographer of many high-profile subjects, including the British royal family. His work has been published in Romantics and Classics, Secret Gardens of the Cotswolds, and Great Gardens of London.