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The Great War has ended, but Downton Abbey is far from peaceful...
"Americans can't get enough of Downton Abbey," said The Boston Globe. As Season 3 of the award-winning TV series opens, it is 1920 and Downton Abbey is waking up to a world changed forever by World War I. New characters arrive and new intrigues thrive as the old social order is challenged by new expectations.
In this new era, different family members abound (including Cora's American...
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International intrigue on the eve of the birth of a nation at Britain's Highclere Castle, aka Downton Abbey. In late 1866, John A. Macdonald and other Fathers of Confederation arrived in London to begin discussions with Britain to create Canada. Macdonald and two of his colleagues stayed briefly at Highclere Castle in Hampshire, the stately home of the Fourth Earl of Carnarvon, Britain's colonial secretary. Those are the facts. Today Highclere Castle...
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It's a cold December afternoon on the Yorkshire Moors, and you've been invited to celebrate Christmas at Downton Abbey!
The snow crunches under your feet as you approach the great entry way, and before you can knock Mr. Carson has swung the door open and is welcoming you in from the cold.
You step inside and are immediately greeted by warmth, the sounds of laughter, and the heart-warming scent of pine mixed with cinnamon, orange, and nutmeg.
Carson...
4) Dining at Downton: Traditions of the Table and Delicious Recipes From the Unofficial Guide to Downto
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You're curled up on the sofa, reading happily as you bask in the late morning sunshine. The door to the drawing room opens, and in walks the family butler, James. He carries silver tray, bearing a large sealed envelope.
An invitation from Downton Abbey M'Lady"He sets the tray down on the table and you immediately recognize the Grantham seal.
An invitation to dine with the Crawleys.
Your heart is racing, but you don't let your excitement show, you're...
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Raise a glass to the elegant past with this collection of drinks recipes inspired by the beloved historical drama.
Cocktails were introduced in the drawing rooms of Downton Abbey in the 1920s, when US prohibition inspired the popularity of American-style bars and bartenders in Britain. This well-curated selection of recipes is organized by the rooms in the Abbey in which the drinks were served, and spans everyday sips to party drinks plus hangover...
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Recipes, notes, and photos from the show.
Food historian and show consultant Annie Gray gives a rich and fascinating insight into the background of the dishes that were popular between 1912 and 1926, when Downton Abbey is set-a period of tremendous change and conflict, as well as culinary development. With a foreword by executive producer and co-creator Gareth Neame, and featuring over one hundred stunning color photographs, The Official Downton...
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Downton Abbey is an iconic British television series that captivated the world with its portrayal of the transition of family, society and institutional life during the years immediately, before and after WWI. Not only did it sweep away its viewers with dramatic characters, eye-catching costumes and cinematography, it presented lessons that can be, applied to our world today. This book reaches into the past to explore key leadership principles and...
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A guide to this treasured English tradition with recipes, serving and decorum tips, and culinary history-as well as delightful photos from the series.
Afternoon tea is a revered English tradition-and no one knows better how to prepare and enjoy a proper tea than the residents of Downton Abbey. With this alluring and vibrant cookbook, fans of the PBS series and anglophiles alike can stage every stylish element of this cultural staple of British society...
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This elegant coffee table cookbook highlights the luxe and elegance of the Christmas at Downton Abbey and features a collection of traditional British holiday recipes, from appetizers to desserts, that were popular during the Edwardian period. Take a seat at the Christmas table of Downton Abbey, the historic British estate at the heart of the popular PBS series. Downton fans will appreciate this enticing collection of classic British holiday recipes...