Now, God Be Thanked — John Masters

From gracious drawing rooms to the lush green countryside, from sensuous boudoirs to the stately halls of Parliament, here is a magnificent novel, a richly romantic panorama of love and destiny. Brilliantly etched and dramatically portrayed, three generations of remarkable families struggle with divided loyalties, ambition, adultery, love, and intrigue as they search for the strength to survive. It is a story bursting with the destiny of unforgettable people, an epic novel that will haunt you long after you've turned the last page.