Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey: The Lost Legacy of Highclere Castle
Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey: The Lost Legacy of Highclere Castle
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2011
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Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2011310
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
England • Early 20th Century
2011
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey: The Lost Legacy of Highclere Castle by Fiona Carnarvon explores the life of Lady Almina, the 5th Countess of Carnarvon, and her influence on Highclere Castle, the inspiration for the television series Downton Abbey. It covers her contributions during World War I and the opulent lifestyle of the aristocracy.
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Fiona Carnarvon's Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey: The Lost Legacy of Highclere Castle offers an engaging historical account of the real-life inspiration for the fictional series. Readers appreciate the well-researched narrative and vivid depiction of early 20th-century aristocracy. However, some critics find the writing style somewhat dry and the pacing uneven.
Who Should Read Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey: The Lost Legacy of Highclere Castle?
A reader who enjoys Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey: The Lost Legacy of Highclere Castle by Fiona Carnarvon is likely a fan of historical biographies, particularly those set in Edwardian England. They would have a keen interest in the lives of aristocracy, similar to fans of The Pursuit of Love by Nancy Mitford and Below Stairs by Margaret Powell.
24,889 ratings
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Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
England • Early 20th Century
2011
Adult
18+ years
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