Downton Abbey Revisted

Lovely War

by Berry, Julie

Book - 2019

Set in 1917 during the First World War—but with an interesting literary twist. Set in 1917 during the First World War—but with an interesting literary twist. Show less

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Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey

The Lost Legacy of Highclere Castle

by Carnarvon, Fiona

Book - 2011

The remarkable story behind the real Downton Abbey. (Gardners) The remarkable story behind the real Downton Abbey. (Gardners) Show less

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Lady Catherine and the Real Downton Abbey

by Carnarvon, Fiona

Book - 2013

The follow-up book to "Lady Almina." The follow-up book to "Lady Almina." Show less

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The Beautiful and Damned

by Fitzgerald, F. Scott

Book - 2002

Fitzgerald's second novel, published 1922, is thought to be based on his relationship with wife Zelda. Portrays New York café society before and after The Great War and early 1920s. Fitzgerald's second novel, published 1922, is thought to be based on his relationship with wife Zelda. Portrays New York café society before and after The Great War and early 1920s. Show less

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The Great Gatsby

by Fitzgerald, F. Scott

Book - 2013

Set on the prosperous Long Island of 1922, this novel was written in 1925 and published in 1926. Having received mixed reviews, Fitzgerald died in 1940 believing it to be a failure. Today it is widely considered to be a literary classic. Set on the prosperous Long Island of 1922, this novel was written in 1925 and published in 1926. Having received mixed reviews, Fitzgerald died in 1940 believing it to be a failure. Today it is widely considered to be a literary classic. Show less

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Howards End

by Forster, E. M.

Book - 2012

Considered to be Forester's greatest work, the story explores class warfare, conflict, and the English character. Published in 1910. Considered to be Forester's greatest work, the story explores class warfare, conflict, and the English character. Published in 1910. Show less

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A Room With A View

by Forster, E. M.

Book - 2000

A good Edwardian read, this 1908 novel is a little earlier than the Downton Abbey time frame. And the film adaptation starring Helena Bonham Carter, Daniel Day-Lewis, Julian Sands, Judi Dench, and Maggie Smith is a winner, too. A good Edwardian read, this 1908 novel is a little earlier than the Downton Abbey time frame. And the film adaptation starring Helena Bonham Carter, Daniel Day-Lewis, Julian Sands, Judi Dench, and Maggie Smith is a winner, too. Show less

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The American Heiress

A Novel

by Goodwin, Daisy

Book - 2011

Set in 1893 during The Gilded Age, this could easily be the story of Cora, Lady Grantham of Downtown Abbey, before she married into British aristocracy. Interestingly, the novel's main character is also named Cora. Set in 1893 during The Gilded Age, this could easily be the story of Cora, Lady Grantham of Downtown Abbey, before she married into British aristocracy. Interestingly, the novel's main character is also named Cora. Show less

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The Remains of the Day

by Ishiguro, Kazuo

Book - 1989

A profoundly compelling portrait of the perfect English butler and of his fading, insular world in postwar England. Winner of the Man Booker Prize for Fiction in 1989. A profoundly compelling portrait of the perfect English butler and of his fading, insular world in postwar England. Winner of the Man Booker Prize for Fiction in 1989. Show less

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Life Below Stairs

True Lives of Edwardian Servants

by Maloney, Alison

Book - 2012

A detailed guidebook to what work was really like for servants during the historical period famously depicted in the Emmy Award-winning Downton Abbey draw...Show more A detailed guidebook to what work was really like for servants during the historical period famously depicted in the Emmy Award-winning Downton Abbey draws on first-hand accounts to reveal how members of staff were subjected to grueling labor, family secrets and society scandals. (Baker & Taylor) Show less

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The Edwardians

by Sackville-West, V.

Book - 1983

A portrait of fashionable society at the height of the era [1905-1910], reveals all that was glamorous about the period - and all that was to lead to its ...Show more A portrait of fashionable society at the height of the era [1905-1910], reveals all that was glamorous about the period - and all that was to lead to its downfall. Published in 1930, it was Vita Sackville-West's most successful book. (Independent Publishing Group) Show less

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Lost Among the Living

by St. James, Simone

Book - 2016

Set in England in 1921. A gothic-type tale, reminiscent of works by Daphne Du Maurier or Phyllis Whitney. Set in England in 1921. A gothic-type tale, reminiscent of works by Daphne Du Maurier or Phyllis Whitney. Show less

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Beauchamp Hall

by Steel, Danielle

Book - 2018

A binge-watcher of a sumptuous British TV period drama set on an estate in the 1920s, packs her bags and flies to England to see the town where Beauchamp Hall is filmed. And then her story *really* begins... A binge-watcher of a sumptuous British TV period drama set on an estate in the 1920s, packs her bags and flies to England to see the town where Beauchamp Hall is filmed. And then her story *really* begins... Show less

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Below Stairs

The Classic Kitchen Maid's Memoir That Inspired Upstairs, Downstairs and Downton Abbey

by Powell, Margaret

Large Print - 2013

The remarkable true story of Margaret Powell, who arrived at the servant's entrance in the 1920s as a kitchen maid and entered an entirely new world. The remarkable true story of Margaret Powell, who arrived at the servant's entrance in the 1920s as a kitchen maid and entered an entirely new world. Show less

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Brideshead Revisited

The Sacred and Profane Memories of Captain Charles Ryder

by Waugh, Evelyn

Book - 2003

The story begins in the 1940s, and is formed around the main character's recollections of his life and loves in the 20s, set amongst the backdrop of palatial Brideshead Castle and featuring it's aristocratic owners. The story begins in the 1940s, and is formed around the main character's recollections of his life and loves in the 20s, set amongst the backdrop of palatial Brideshead Castle and featuring it's aristocratic owners. Show less

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The House of Mirth

by Wharton, Edith

Book - 1997

The 1905 novel that established Edith Wharton as the most important American woman of letters in the 20th century—and the first American novel to provide a devastatingly accurate portrait of New York's aristocracy. (Adapted from Simon and Schuster) The 1905 novel that established Edith Wharton as the most important American woman of letters in the 20th century—and the first American novel to provide a devastatingly accurate portrait of New York's aristocracy. (Adapted from Simon and Schuster) Show less

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