The World Of Downton Abbey - [The Rivalry and Romance Revealed; the Secrets and History Unlocked]
Jessica Fellowes
St. Martin's Press (2011)
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Entertainment History
Performing Arts / Television / General
Hardcover 9781250006349
English
The official companion to series 1 and 2. Downton Abbey portrays a world of elegance and decadence, a world of duty and obedience and a world of romance and rivalry: this companion book, full of rich historical detail, takes fans deeper into that period than ever before. Step inside one of the most beautiful houses in Britain, past Carson the butler at the front door and into the grand hallway. Catch a glimpse of the family having drinks in the drawing room before dinner, dressed in their evening finery, whilst Lord Grantham finishes writing a letter in his study. Then climb the grand sweeping staircase to the maze of rooms upstairs and peak through Lady Mary’s open door to see Anna, her maid, tidying scent bottles and jewellery on the ornate dressing table. Follow Anna down the servants’ stairs and into the kitchens to watch Mrs Patmore frantically preparing dinner. Mrs Hughes keeps a watchful eye from her study and the world of Downton comes alive before you. Experience the inner workings of the downstairs life and be dazzled by the glamour of upstairs life with profiles of all the major characters, interviews with the actors, behind the scenes insights and in-depth information on costumes and props.

Contents:

Foreword
Family Life
Society
Change
Life in Service
Style
House & Estate
Romance
War
Behind the Scenes
Cast List
Further Reading
Picture Credits
Acknowledgements
Product Details
LoC Classification PN1992.77.D695 .F45 2011
Dewey 791.4572 D7597f
No. of Pages 304
Height x Width 9.4 x 7.9  inch
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