{"product_id":"2026200018778-secondhand-the-ayers-house-story","title":"The Ayers House Story","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: No dust jacket\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStanding as one of South Australia's most magnificent Victorian-era mansions, Ayers House is a testament to the ambition, elegance, and colonial grandeur that defined nineteenth-century Adelaide. The Ayers House Story chronicles the rich history of this iconic bluestone residence, tracing its origins as the home of Sir Henry Ayers — seven-time Premier of South Australia and one of the colony's most influential statesmen — through its remarkable evolution into a treasured heritage landmark. From intimate domestic life to lavish political entertaining, the narrative reconstructs the world of a colonial elite with vivid detail and authoritative depth.\n\nPublished by the National Trust of South Australia, this volume presents a carefully researched account that situates Ayers House within the broader canvas of South Australian social, political, and architectural history. The author's approach is both scholarly and accessible, illuminating the layers of restoration work that preserved the house's ornate interiors — its grand ballrooms, formal dining rooms, and elaborate decorative schemes — for future generations. Rich with historical photographs and archival detail, it leaves the reader wondering what further secrets these storied walls might still conceal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50572595003611,"sku":"2026200018778-SECONDHAND","price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/628e589f-18d3-4fbd-b16c-e0288a846067.png?v=1791166912","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200018778-secondhand-the-ayers-house-story","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}