A Year in the Life of Downton Abbey: Seasonal Celebrations, Traditions, and Recipes (The World of Downton Abbey)

I am a later comer to Downton Abbey having just watched the Series 5 January 2015. There are so many threads of real life shown in the upstairs and downstairs characters that I felt drawn in immediately. My grandparents would have been of this generation in the USA but much poorer and struggling every day to make it through.I am impressed by the three hardback books by Julian and Jessica Fellowes. All are well written, the photography is beautiful and a follower of the series will love seeing the scenes once again.I felt so left out of the plot that I signed up for Amazon Prime and watched every Season except 5, which isn't available yet in that venue.I read somewhere that Dame Maggie Smith will perform her last Downton for next Season. She is absolutely a class act and I will miss her but we all must move on. If this series could last through the WWII it would be wonderful. The kindnesses and quality of behavior and actions portrayed during this time frame, 1912 to 1924 should make us all realize what human civilization has lost. Where is the modesty, sincerity, steadfastness, honesty, reliability today? Few and far between, I fear.I want to thank the creators, writers, production crew, actors and actresses and all others associated with Downton for a job more than well done.....an excellent production that no other will exceed any time soon, or ever.

Awesome price! Excited to see if family member is surprised!!

A beautiful book for a Downton fan, or a way to introduce someone into the world of Downton. The book is filled with beautiful pictures from the series and accompanying material pertinent to the events in the photos. We gain more insight into lives of our favorite aristocrat family and the times that the drama is set in. I admit that I have only been able to skim parts of the book at this time, but that is enough to remind me why I love this drama and all of the factors that it explores. I am so impressed by the richness of the photographs that are part of this volume. A true feast for the eyes. I am fascinated by the fashion changes over the years and the photos of our ladies fashions allow for careful study of patterns, accessories,etc. and all of the pieces of the ensemble. So amazing to study. This book is a "must" for the library of a Downton fan. Another piece of the family's life in our collection.

A book based on a tv show with recipes is an easy sell for me, I especially enjoy preparing/eating it while watching an episode. Lamentably some of these are hastily put together constructions, though I'm happy to say this isn't the case here. Beautiful period photographs, an unpretentious narrative and recipes that aren't just filler material.Made the Irish Stew tonight as I wanted a simple meal of the kind that you would often find served in homes (why do so many cookbooks assume we want to eat exotic complex dishes?). Preparation was a breeze and in no time at all it was in the oven. The aroma was tantalizing and the dish lived up to it. The meat was most tender and moist, the vegetables cooked to just the right texture, it was the epitome of a rustic home cooked meal. Never had Pearl Barley before and quite enjoyed it. Looking forward to trying out some more recipes!

Downton Abbey super-fans rejoice! This book, by the niece of Julian Fellowes (creator and writer of "Downton") is a treasure trove of lore about the show, the house, the actors and crew, and the historical period they bring to life. In addition to exquisite indoor and outdoor photos of both the production and the backstage work, in addition to in-depth information about Highclere Castle (the main set for the "upstairs" scenes), and the fascinating history of the Carnarvon family (who have owned Highclere for centuries, and still live there!), in addition to interviews with cast members and the people behind the scenes that make the Crawley family's world come to life, there are expert explanations of the sort of daily experiences and manners such a world would have entailed--even including period recipes (most of which could be made in modern kitchens!)!!The book is billed as the "Companion Volume to Series Five." I hope Series Six, now in production, includes another such "Companion"!

Product was in excellent condition like brand new. Will buy from them again

Love to read anything about Downton Abbey, my favorite TV show ever!

I came very late to the Downton Abbey phenomenon as I watched the series finale and then purchased the entire series and binge watched it (twice!). I purchased this book and the "Celebrations" book at the same time and basically read them as I was watching the show for the first time. It went a long way in helping me to understand the characters, and why some things were done then as they were. It is a beautiful book with thick glossy pages and colored pictures. Any spoilers did not bother me at all. It is a beautiful book with lots of information for the Downton fan....both for those who watched it every week when it was on air, and for those of us who missed out at first but became a serious fan at the end.

Un magnífico libro de principio a fin.Si bien no deja de ser un brochure publicitario extendido, para la temporada 5, tiene contenido bastante interesante sobre el detrás de cámaras de la serie, bellísimas fotos e ilustraciones y una redacción bastante dinámica, lo que lo vuelve muy entretenido (puede leerse en un par de sentadas).Lo mejor es que cambia la estructura de los libros anteriores sobre la serie y este nos presenta doce capítulos (uno para cada mes del año) que incluyen información histórica sobre cómo era la vida real en una mansión como Downton durante los años veinte: recetas de la época, apuntes sobre viajes, la sensación literaria/cinematográfica del momento, las innovaciones tecnológicas, los viajes etc., según el mes del año en turno.Las recetas de cocina son deliciosas, aunque no siempre fáciles de preparar (yo intenté hacerlas todas desde el principio y me rendí en mayo). Sin embargo, el english plum pudding fue un éxito en mi cena navideña.

Muito lindo, dificilmente é encontrado no Brasil. Quando vi não perdi tempo e não me arrependo, a qualidade é inestimável! Loved it 💙

Tuve la fortuna de poder comprarlo, hace tiempo estaba agotado en Amazon o muy caro con otros vendedores. El libro es una joya para los que nos gusta Downton Abbey, con el plus de que también trae recetas. Hace que los personajes sean aún más entrañables. Magnífico libro, no me arrepiento de la compra.

Pour les fans de la série, cet ouvrage apporte des précisions et quelques recettes servies, possiblement, à la table de la famille Crawley.

I really enjoy this book.