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Photos from Lady Catherine, the Earl, and the Real Downton Abbey Catherine was a renowned beauty.Click here for a larger imageAll photo credits are Copyright Highclere Castle Archive 2013 Catherine with her children.Click here for a larger image Mrs Geoffrey Grenfell (Catherine), Porchey, their son Henry and Almina, Countess of Carnarvon at Penelope’s wedding April 21st 1945.Click here for a larger image
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“Downton Abbey diehards busy speculating about what the future might hold for Lady Mary Crawley and the rest of the Grantham family might want to sate their obsession with this well-timed history of the castle’s real inhabitants from 1923 to 1945.”— BUST"The lives of the actual people who experienced love, heartache and service at Highclere Castle, the real name of the majestic building showcased on Downton Abbey, are told in this riveting book. Although technically a historical biography, the Countess of Carnarvon has written a book that reads more like an exceptional novel."— Deseret News"Lady Carnarvon's narrative is a vivid time-stamp of a tempestuous period in history, aptly incorporating its political situation and social structure, to satisfy history buffs and Anglophiles."— Publishers Weekly“Gossipy and fun, with a good history lesson—sure to delight Downton Abbey fans.” — Kirkus Reviews
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Paperback: 368 pages
Publisher: Broadway Books; 1st Edition edition (October 29, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0385344961
ISBN-13: 978-0385344968
Product Dimensions:
5.2 x 1.1 x 8 inches
Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review:
4.5 out of 5 stars
369 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
#197,093 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
I really enjoyed this book and read through it fairly quickly! This book differs slightly from the one about Lady Almina, which I also really loved. It is maybe not quite as engrossing as the first book, but still fascinating to read about these people who lived a lifestyle I can't even imagine. Very well researched, written and edited. I really enjoyed the photos and referred back to them many times. I would have loved even more photos. It really is a shame that Catherine and Porchy couldn't make their marriage last, but he was too much of a womanizer. If you are a fan of Downton Abbey, I highly recommend this book. It is filled with history and interesting characters -- that just happened to be real people!
I love this book, but then I've been a Downton Abbey addict since it came out. Actually, I downloaded the free sample just to see what it was about, but hadn't gotten around to reading it. When I finally did, I wished I hadn't waited so long! For one thing, it said in the description that there was a genealogy chart at the beginning of the book that showed Catherine's relationship to the Lees of Virginia. As I'm our family genealogist, I went to full alert on that one! We're also related to the Lees of Virginia. To make a long story short - we're 16th cousins. I'll take it! I never did read the sample, just immediately bought the book and started reading. I'm not normally a fan of biographical novels, but this was so well written - plus there are so many fascinating old photos of both Catherine's family and the Carnarvons - that I had no problem staying interested throughout the whole book.It's an amazing portrait of W.W. I and the effect it had on the British people, both commoners, aristocracy, and royalty. I was also surprised at how much the story line of Downton Abbey followed the true story of the Carnarvons and Highclere during the war - the Manor being turned into a hospital, etc. It's a fascinating book, a peek into the lives of the privileged and those who work for them, as well as the changes that took place both during and after the war. If you're a history buff or, like me, a lover of the PBS series, I encourage you to read this. It's an amazing insight into an era that no longer exists, at least not as it did back then. And, oh yes - I also found that I'm related to the Carnarvons - "Porchy", son of THE Lord Carnarvon of King Tut fame, was my 10th cousin 4x removed through the Howards. If you do genealogy, no telling what you might find!
I enjoyed this book very much. If you are a fan of Downton Abby, then you will enjoy reading the real story. As a "commoner," it is very interesting to see how the other half lived. The age of expansive living is gone, but it is still fascinating. If I had to pick at something, it would be the history stops at about WW2, and rapidly jumps from there to present day in about 200 words. (Yes, I'm exaggerating.) I did know a present day butler once in my life (about 40 years ago), and his biggest complaint was when eggs were served, he had to clean the silver ...and that was not his idea of a good time... which is why he was no longer a butler. That was about the same time the King Tut exhibit came to Washington, DC. Another time of total decadence and opulance. If I had known then what I know now, I would have been even more interested. I would like more information about present day, but that was because I had been spoiled by the history being told in the book. I listened to the book in the car, and looked forward to getting behind the wheel so I could hear the next step in the progression of the abby to the Downton Abby show. I think you will enjoy it too. Don't you just love history???
Splendid account by the current duchess of events and people who comprise the fictional settings for the Masterpiece phenomenon. With historical events, a cast of real-life characters, costs of parties, wardrobes, staff wages, and maintenance of the estate, we are provided a scenario of life in a very class-conscious Britain that was changed dramatically, although somewhat subtly, by WWI and even moreso by WWII. As a frequent visitor to the U.K. in the 70s and early 80s, I became aware of lingering symptoms of loss as I observed British travelers in countryside hotels who may have come from landed gentry and their well-staffed manor houses, treating hall porters, waiters, concierges, and shop assistants as though they were downstairs scullery laborers. While no one does "old" like the Brits, with history on every corner and at every crossroad, I am reminded somewhat of my own travels in the South of this country, visiting plantations with Georgian-style architecture and sweeping lawns and landscaping, only to find glimpses of the slave quarters that allowed these "growers" to live like European aristocracy. Sociology comes out of the textbook. The earlier work about Lady Almina was also a great read!
The Countess writes beautifully of her predecessors and the history of Highclere Castle in the 20th century. What I found most striking is the British perspective on WWII, and the details of the action seen by the Earl's family and friends. I have seen the interview with the Carnarvons on PBS and am impressed with their wonderful work ethic in keeping the estate afloat. I wish them great success in keeping their family's history, entwined with their nation's, relevant and accessible to upcoming generations. I would enjoy reading more about Highclere and hope the Countess continues to share the story of her home.
The history of Highclere Castle (filming site for Downton Abbey) continues with the next generation and details the lives of Catherine and her marriage to Lord Porchester, son of Lady Almina. Their struggles after the unexpected death of Porchester’s father, including burdensome death taxes and challenges with the estate are detailed. Catherine was another woman of American birth, but without the fortune. The book covers the disintegration of the marriage and subsequent relationships by both parties. World War II impact’s on the estate are covered, as it morphed into a place for evacuated children and military use. The recovery from the war is also discussed.
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