The Ashford Affair

In "The Ashford Affair" by Lauren Willig, two women from different eras and continents grapple with a deeply buried family secret that could alter their lives. Clementine Evans, a Manhattan lawyer facing personal turmoil, uncovers intriguing hints about her family's past during her grandmother Addie's ninety-ninth birthday celebration. Meanwhile, in the early twentieth century, Addie navigates life at Ashford Park alongside her vivacious cousin Bea, as their bond faces trials during tumultuous times. The intertwining narratives reveal long-hidden truths that span from British high society to modern-day New York and beyond.