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**Explore the fascinating history of the real Downton Abbey as the Crawley family saga makes its way on to the big screen with Downton Abbey, the major motion picture**

''Bright, breezy and unpretentious'' Guardian

''A loving and faithful portrait of Almina and her world'' Countryfile magazine

* * * * * *

The story of the real Downton Abbey, told by Lady Fiona Carnarvon, chatelaine of Highclere Castle where the phenomentally successful TV series was filmed.

Lady Fiona Carnarvon became the chatelaine of Highclere Castle - the setting of the hit series Downton Abbey - eight years ago. In that time she''s become fascinated by the rich history of Highclere, and by the extraordinary people who lived there over the centuries.

One person particularly captured Fiona''s imagination - Lady Almina, the 5th Countess of Carnarvon. Almina was the illegitimate daughter of banking tyco

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bright, breezy and unpretentious in style. * Guardian *

Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey

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      Publisher Hodder & Stoughton
      Published 30 August 2012
      ISBN-13 9781444730845
      978-1444730845
      ISBN-10 1444730843
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      **Explore the fascinating history of the real Downton Abbey as the Crawley family saga makes its way on to the big screen with Downton Abbey, the major motion picture**

      ''Bright, breezy and unpretentious'' Guardian

      ''A loving and faithful portrait of Almina and her world'' Countryfile magazine

      * * * * * *

      The story of the real Downton Abbey, told by Lady Fiona Carnarvon, chatelaine of Highclere Castle where the phenomentally successful TV series was filmed.

      Lady Fiona Carnarvon became the chatelaine of Highclere Castle - the setting of the hit series Downton Abbey - eight years ago. In that time she''s become fascinated by the rich history of Highclere, and by the extraordinary people who lived there over the centuries.

      One person particularly captured Fiona''s imagination - Lady Almina, the 5th Countess of Carnarvon. Almina was the illegitimate daughter of banking tyco

      Trade Review
      bright, breezy and unpretentious in style. * Guardian *

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