Spencer Wentworth, a young scion of a New York banking family, and his sister, Emma, were born into one of the old and privileged families of the Long Island Gold Coast, where they enjoy the lavish lifestyle money can buy. Three years into Spencer’s European Grand Tour, he gets a telegram to come home, which changes the direction of his carefree life. Is he up to the challenge of what lies ahead?

While on vacation at Wentworth Hall, Spencer meets Emma’s friend, Lorna, a lovely girl from a middle-class background. Despite their differences in life station, they fall in love.

With the stock market about to crash and the Great Depression looming on the horizon, the Wentworth family faces difficulty trying to maintain their lavish lifestyle. The family could lose everything, including their ancestral home, Wentworth Hall.

Spencer is determined to save Wentworth Hall at any cost, including losing the woman he loves. Not many options are available to him. Will he choose wisely? As Spencer struggles with his decision to save Wentworth Hall, Emma struggles with her conscience to preserve the reputation of Wentworth Hall due to her indiscretion. Will brother and sister be able to avoid scandal and humiliation? Will Wentworth Hall survive amidst the economic downturn? Is Spencer and Lorna’s love for each other strong enough to weather the storm?

Saving Wentworth Hall is a tale of responsibility, love, and betrayal during the Gilded Age. If you like Downton Abbey, you’ll love this.