The Chronicles of Downton Abbey: A New Era - Hardcover

Jessica Fellowes; Matthew Sturgis

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0007453256 ISBN 13: 9780007453252

Publisher: Collins, 2012

Synopsis

This official companion to the hugely successful period drama delves deeply into the lives of all the main characters, exploring the intrigue, rivalry and romance both above and below stairs. There are chapters on the Earl and Countess of Grantham and their servants, lovers, friends and guests, with photographs of the characters in the opulent surroundings of the Downton estate and illustrations of contemporary artefacts and publications. Plus a final 'behind the scenes' chapter on the making of the programmes. Slightly off-mint.

About this title

Review:

Praise for The World of Downton Abbey:

‘Fans of the brilliant period drama will love the exclusive photographs, and interviews with cast members in this appropriately lavish official ‘making of’ book.’ Woman’s Own

‘Brings both historical context and illuminating detail to what has become the benchmark period drama of the age.’ Daily Mail

‘A fount of fascinating and social and historical facts...Well-researched, entertaining and handsomely illustrated.’ Sunday Express

About the Author:

Jessica Fellowes is the No. 1 bestselling author of The World of Downton Abbey. Formerly the Deputy Editor of Country Life, she has also been a columnist for the London Paper her columns formed the basis of her book Mud & the City: Dos and Don'ts for Townies in the Country. Jessica also writes for the Daily Telegraph, Telegraph Weekend, The Lady and Sunday Times Style, and lives with her family in London.

Matthew Sturgis is a freelance writer and critic who has written art criticism for Harpers & Queen, travel pieces for the Sunday Telegraph and football reports for the Independent on Sunday. He is the author of Passionate Attitudes: the English Decadence of the 1890s and the highly-praised Aubrey Beardsley. He lives in London.

About this edition

• Publisher: Collins
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0007453256
• ISBN 13: 9780007453252
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 314