Belgravia by Julian Fellowes

Belgravia by Julian Fellowes. Imogen Edwards-Jones, Editorial consultant. Lindy Woodhead, Historical Consultant. Grand Central Publishing, Hachette Book Group, 2016. Adult Historical fiction.       

                                         Best known for his television series Downton Abbey, Julian Fellowes turns his hand to writing about English society in 1815, the eve of the Battle of Waterloo, and then jumps to 1841. The Trenchard family, suppliers to the governnment, has one beautiful daughter, Sophia. She makes some unwise decisions, it appears, and dies young. In the 1840's, the Trenchards are aging and wishing that they had an heir. A looming challenge to Viscount Bellasis' fortune appears in an unlikely form. A beautiful young woman is about to be married to someone she does not love. In true Fellowes' style, how are all these people connected? Will the difference in the classes prevent good, honest people from receiving their proper recognition? Will true love win out?   Movie goers may have seen a recent preview of the new serialized app that features these characters. For more information see Julian FellowesBelgravia.com