Secrets of an English Country House
A Year at Mapperton
$53.42
- Hardcover
256 pages
- Release Date
29 September 2026
Summary
Step inside Mapperton with Julie Montagu, Countess of Sandwich as she reveals the realities of running an English country estate and the secrets hidden behind its historic doors.
What’s it really like to live in Britain’s finest manor house? In 2016, Julie and her husband Luke Montagu, Earl of Sandwich, took on the stewardship of Mapperton and its 1,900-acre gardens and wildlands. Since then, they’ve been restoring rooms, reviving forgotten relics, welcoming visitors, launching a rewi…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781836007289 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1836007280 |
| Author: | Julie Montagu |
| Publisher: | Quarto Publishing PLC |
| Imprint: | Frances Lincoln |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 29 September 2026 |
| Weight: | 1.31kg |
| Dimensions: | 25mm x 213mm x 260mm |
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Critics Review
This is a gorgeous book with not only beautiful photography but also evocative writing that brings readers into the Mapperton estate.
* Library Journal *Julie Montagu
Julie Montagu, Countess of Sandwich, is a prominent figure in British aristocracy. Originally from Chicago, she married into the British peerage and is now a driving force behind Mapperton House, Gardens & Wildlands in Dorset, UK.
She engages with a large online following across various social media platforms, sharing her life and the estate. Montagu has also established a successful career as a wellness entrepreneur and yoga instructor, authoring several bestselling books. Her television appearances include Bravo’s Ladies of London.
As a historian, she is a frequent presenter and commentator on British history and royal affairs for international networks. In 2020, she hosted An American Aristocrat’s Guide to Great Estates for the Smithsonian Channel. Through her production company, Living History Films, she produces documentaries focused on Britain’s stately homes, also sharing content via her YouTube channel, @AmericanCountess.
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