Download or read book Wintercombe written by Pamela Belle and published by Jonathan Cape. This book was released on 1988 with total page 614 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Set against the background of the Civil War, this story of the conflicts of passion and loyalty tells of Lady St Barbe, who is in charge of the house Wintercombe while her husband is away fighting for Parliament. When enemy soldiers arrive, she is forced to question her principles and beliefs, and tempted to abandon all she holds dear.