And finally, the dining room and grounds of Chatsworth House. The dining room inspired a key scene in Death in a Stately Home.

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Dining room at Chatsworth House

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Dining room

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Detail of one of the drapes in the dining room

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Because every country home needs more statuary…

DSCN1857When I see this photo I think, “Soft kitty, warm kitty, little ball of fur…”

DSCN1872Inspiration for the walk where Kate runs into Holly

DSCN1867A lovely view…

My visit to Chatsworth House inspired Death in the English Countryside, the first book in the Murder on Location series.