The Golden Hours

Authorized by the estate of Elizabeth Jane Howard, The Golden Hours is Louisa Young's triumphant continuation of the beloved Cazalet Chronicles. Christmas 1962: A monumental freeze blankets England in deep snow, cutting off Fakenham Hall in Norfolk where the sprawling Cazalet clan has gathered for the holidays. As ice encrusts the windows, three generations of Cazalets navigate the shifting tides of the 1960s—from the fading echoes of aristocratic tradition to the dawn of a vibrant, rebellious modern era. Louise struggles with love and artistic independence; Clary embraces family and marriage; Polly searches for quiet fulfillment; and the older generation must reckon with a changing world they no longer fully command. Written with immense warmth, emotional acuity, and deep reverence for Howard’s original masterpiece, The Golden Hours is a magnificent, heartwarming family saga.