The World of Downton Abbey, Jessica Fellowes
The World of Downton Abbey, Jessica Fellowes
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The World of Downton Abbey

Author: Jessica Fellowes, Julian Fellowes

Narrator: Elizabeth McGovern

Unabridged: 3 hr 25 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/20/2012

Synopsis

A perfect gift for Downton Abbey fans, a lavish look at the real world--both the secret history and the behind-the-scenes drama--of the spellbinding Emmy Award-winning Masterpiece TV series that's now a feature film.

April 1912. The sun is rising behind Downton Abbey, a great and splendid house in a great and splendid park. So secure does it appear that it seems as if the way it represents will last for another thousand years. It won't.

Millions of American viewers were enthralled by the world of Downton Abbey, the mesmerizing TV drama of the aristocratic Crawley family--and their servants--on the verge of dramatic change. On the eve of Season 2 of the TV presentation, this gorgeous book--illustrated with sketches and research from the production team, as well as on-set photographs from both seasons--takes us even deeper into that world, with fresh insights into the story and characters as well as the social history.

About Jessica Fellowes

JESSICA FELLOWES is an author, journalist, and public speaker. She is the author of The Mitford Murders novels as well as the New York Times bestselling official companion books to the Downton Abbey TV series. Former deputy editor of Country Life, and columnist for the Mail on Sunday, she has written for the Daily Telegraph, the Guardian, The Sunday Times, and The Lady. Jessica has spoken at events across the UK and US, and has made numerous appearances on radio and television. She lives in Oxfordshire with her family.

About Julian Fellowes

Julian Fellowes is the Emmy Award-winning writer and creator of Downton Abbey and the winner of the 2001 Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for Gosford Park. He also wrote the screenplays for Vanity Fair and The Young Victoria. He is the bestselling author of Snobs and Past Imperfect. His other works include The Curious Adventure of the Abandoned Toys and the book for the Disney stage musical of Mary Poppins. As an actor, his roles include Lord Kilwillie in the BBC Television series Monarch of Glen and the 2nd Duke of Richmond in Aristocrats, as well as appearances in the films Shadowlands, Damage, and Tomorrow Never Dies. He lives in London and Dorset, England.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Brooke — brooklynnnnereads on October 04, 2019

This is an amazing and beautiful companion for the beginning of the television series. It includes season one and season two primarily but has hints of season three as well. Along with stunning photographs, this book includes insight towards the series and character backgrounds that are not always di......more

Goodreads review by Anne on August 17, 2017

I really enjoyed this beautiful, gorgeous hardcover book full of glossy, colourful photos, and interesting tidbits of information! There was a bit of everything in this wonderful book; behind-the-scenes look, background information as to the setting and locations, inspirations behind the characters,......more

Goodreads review by Brian on October 30, 2020

The author hit what I was aiming at, interweaving a cultural history of Britain with impact on the characters on the show.......more

Quotes

“This extraordinary upstairs-downstairs drama, written by Oscar-winning 'Gosford Park' screenwriter Julian Fellowes, is a dramatic, intelligent, soapy, comic, and wise piece of work.” —The Boston Globe on Downton Abbey

“There is no mystery about the potency of this series, slathered in wit, powered by storytelling of a high order.” —The Wall Street Journal on Downton Abbey

“Possibly the best show of the year...'Downton Abbey' is all that 'Upstairs, Downstairs' was, and more.” —The Los Angeles Times on Downton Abbey

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