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It was the six centuries of history lying deep within the walls of Cassillis House that first drew Kate Armstrong to Ayrshire. Originally from Austrialia, Kate had always had the crazy dream of owning a castle and she picked one that was in a desperate condition. Years of problems with the roof led to rotting rooms and damage to ornate interiors. Kate began a four year struggle to restore every single one of its 110 rooms. But Kate was not only attempting to save the fabric of the building, she has taken on the responisility of preserving the story of the Kennedy Clan, who called it their home for 21 generations. While the new owner discovers waterlogged kitchens and long-hidden rooms, the historical investigation reveals the transition from defensive fort to pleasure palace and a link to one of the greatest murder mysteries in Scottish history. But will the weight of history and the scale of the task be too much for Kate and her army of restorers to save it?