Best Lines From Downton Abbey - May 2024

The Wit and Wisdom of Downton Abbey (The World of Downton Abbey)

"Come war and peace Downton still stands and the Crawleys are still in it."Downton Abbey is loved the world over for its fabulous costumes, beautiful scenery, wonderful characters and intricate plot lines, but what keeps millions of us coming back time after time is the stellar quality of the writing. With each stroke of his pen Julian Fellowes seems to gift us with a cuttingly dry quip from the Dowager Countess, a perfectly timed word of wisdom from Mrs Patmore or a touchingly nostalgic pronouncement from Carson. Here in The Wit and Wisdom of Downton Abbey, Jessica Fellowes has gathered toget... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1250093600
• ASIN: 1250093600
• ISBN: 1250093600
• Brand: Griffin
• Manufacturer: St. Martin's Griffin

Downton Abbey: A Celebration - The Official Companion to All Six Seasons (The World of Downton Abbey)

"Downton Abbey set a new standard, and it's probable that in 20 or 50 years critics will look back and say that this was period drama at its very best, often imitated but never bettered." ―The Daily MailSince the moment we first entered Downton Abbey in 1912, we have been swept away by Julian Fellowes’s evocative world of romance, intrigue, drama and tradition. Now, in 1925, as Downton Abbey prepares to close its doors for the final time, Jessica Fellowes leads us through the house and estate, reliving the iconic moments of the wonderfully aristocratic Crawley family and their servants as ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1250091551
• ASIN: 1250091551
• ISBN: 9781250091550
• Brand: St Martins Pr
• Manufacturer: St. Martin's Press

A Well-Behaved Woman: A Novel of the Vanderbilts

The riveting novel of iron-willed Alva Vanderbilt and her illustrious family as they rule Gilded-Age New York, written by Therese Anne Fowler, a New York Times bestselling author of Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald.Alva Smith, her southern family destitute after the Civil War, married into one of America’s great Gilded Age dynasties: the newly wealthy but socially shunned Vanderbilts. Ignored by New York’s old-money circles and determined to win respect, she designed and built nine mansions, hosted grand balls, and arranged for her daughter to marry a duke. But Alva also defied convention fo... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1250095476
• ASIN: 1250095476
• ISBN: 1250095476
• Manufacturer: St. Martin's Press

The Lake House: A Novel

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Secret Keeper comes a “moody, suspenseful page-turner” (People, Best Book Pick) filled with mystery and spellbinding secrets.Living on her family’s idyllic lakeside estate in Cornwall, England, Alice Edevane is a bright, inquisitive, and precociously talented sixteen-year-old who loves to write stories. One midsummer’s eve, after a beautiful party drawing hundreds of guests to the estate has ended, the Edevanes discover that their youngest child, eleven-month-old Theo, has vanished without a trace. He is never found, and the family is ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1451649355
• ASIN: 1451649355
• ISBN: 1451649355
• Brand: Washington Square Press
• Manufacturer: Washington Square Press

The Secret Keeper: A Novel

From the New York Times and #1 internationally bestselling author of The Distant Hours, The Forgotten Garden, and The House at Riverton, a spellbinding novel of family secrets, murder, and enduring love. During a picnic at her family’s farm in the English countryside, sixteen-year-old Laurel Nicolson witnesses a shocking crime, a crime that challenges everything she knows about her adored mother, Dorothy. Now, fifty years later, Laurel and her sisters are meeting at the farm to celebrate Dorothy’s ninetieth birthday. Realizing that this is her last chance to discover the truth about that l... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1439152810
• UPC: 001439152810
• ASIN: 1439152810
• ISBN: 1439152810
• Brand: Washington Square Press
• Manufacturer: Washington Square Press

The Seven Sisters: Book One (1)

The first book in a series from #1 internationally bestselling author Lucinda Riley, author of The Midnight Rose—hailed as “an extraordinary story [and] a complex, deeply engaging tale filled with fascinating characters” (Library Journal).Maia D’Apliese and her five sisters gather together at their childhood home, “Atlantis”—a fabulous, secluded castle situated on the shores of Lake Geneva—having been told that their beloved father, who adopted them all as babies, has died. Each sister is handed a tantalizing clue to her true heritage—a clue that takes Maia across the world t... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1476789134
• ASIN: 1476789134
• ISBN: 1476789134
• Brand: Atria Books
• Manufacturer: Atria Books

The House at Riverton: A Novel

From the #1 internationally bestselling author of The Forgotten Garden comes a gorgeous novel set in England between World War I and World war II. Perfect for fans of Downton Abbey, it is the story of an aristocratic family, a house, a mysterious death and a way of life that vanished forever, told in flashback by a woman who witnessed it all and kept a secret for decades.Grace Bradley went to work at Riverton House as a servant when she was just a girl, before the First World War. For years her life was inextricably tied up with the Hartford family, most particularly the two daughters, Hannah ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1416550534
• UPC: 884176105666
• ASIN: 1416550534
• ISBN: 1416550534
• Brand: Washington Square Press
• Manufacturer: Washington Square Press

The Distant Hours

The #1 internationally bestselling author of The Forgotten Garden mesmerizes readers with a haunting tale of long-buried secrets and the twists of fate that can alter lives forever.This enthralling romantic thriller pays homage to the classics of gothic fiction, spinning a rich and intricate web of mystery, suspense, and lost love. It starts with a letter, lost for half a century and unexpectedly delivered to Edie’s mother on a Sunday afternoon. The letter leads Edie to Milderhurst Castle, where the eccentric Blythe spinsters live and where, she discovers, her mother was billeted during Worl... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1439152799
• ASIN: 1439152799
• ISBN: 1439152799
• Brand: Washington Square Press
• Manufacturer: Washington Square Press

The Chaperone

Soon to be a feature film from the creators of Downton Abbey starring Elizabeth McGovern, The Chaperone is a New York Times-bestselling novel about the woman who chaperoned an irreverent Louise Brooks to New York City in the 1920s and the summer that would change them both.   Only a few years before becoming a famous silent-film star and an icon of her generation, a fifteen-year-old Louise Brooks leaves Wichita, Kansas, to study with the prestigious Denishawn School of Dancing in New York. Much to her annoyance, she is accompanied by a thirty-six-year-old chaperone, who is neither mother ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1594631433
• ASIN: 1594631433
• ISBN: 9781594631436
• Brand: Brand: Riverhead Trade
• Manufacturer: Riverhead Books

Julian Fellowes's Belgravia

FROM THE CREATOR OF DOWNTOWN ABBEY The New York Times bestselling novel about scandalous secrets and star-crossed lovers On the evening of 15 June 1815, the great and the good of British society have gathered in Brussels at what is to become one of the most tragic parties in history - the Duchess of Richmond's ball. For this is the eve of the Battle of Waterloo, and many of the handsome young men attending the ball will find themselves, the very next day, on the battlefield.For Sophia Trenchard, the young and beautiful daughter of Wellington's chief supplier, this night will change everything.... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1538760371
• ASIN: 1538760371
• ISBN: 1538760371
• Manufacturer: Grand Central Publishing

The Last Castle: The Epic Story of Love, Loss, and American Royalty in the Nation's Largest Home

New York Times Bestseller “A soaring and gorgeous American story” (Karen Abbott) from the author of the New York Times bestselling The Girls of Atomic City. The fascinating true story behind the magnificent Gilded Age mansion Biltmore—the largest, grandest residence ever built in the United States.The story of Biltmore spans World Wars, the Jazz Age, the Depression, and generations of the famous Vanderbilt family, and features a captivating cast of real-life characters including F. Scott Fitzgerald, Thomas Wolfe, Teddy Roosevelt, John Singer Sargent, James Whistler, Henry James, and Edi... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1476794049
• ASIN: 1476794049
• ISBN: 1476794049
• Brand: TOUCHSTONE
• Manufacturer: Atria Books

Longbourn

A New York Times Book Review Notable Book, a Seattle Times Best Title, a Christian Science Monitor Best Fiction Book, a Miami Herald Favorite Book, and a Kirkus Best Book of the YearThe servants take center stage in this irresistibly imagined belowstairs answer to Pride and Prejudice. While Elizabeth Bennet and her sisters fuss over balls and husbands, Sarah, their orphaned housemaid, is beginning to chafe against the boundaries of her class. When a new footman arrives at Longbourn under mysterious circumstances, the carefully choreographed world she has known all her life threatens to be com... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0345806972
• ASIN: 0345806972
• ISBN: 0345806972
• Brand: Vintage Books
• Manufacturer: Vintage

The Official Outlander Coloring Book: An Adult Coloring Book

This spectacular adult coloring book features forty-five all-new illustrations!   THE WORLD OF OUTLANDER AWAITS   From the lush green of the Scottish Highlands to the military red of a British soldier’s coat or the vibrant hues of a tartan kilt, the colorful world of Claire Beauchamp Randall and Jamie Fraser is now yours to explore. Featuring gorgeous natural landscapes, detailed drawings of Claire’s medicinal herbs, depictions of the books’ most beloved scenes and characters, and intricately rendered clothing, weapons, and armor straight out of eighteenth-century Scotland, these exqui... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0399177531
• UPC: 499995235816
• ASIN: 0399177531
• ISBN: 0399177531
• Brand: Bantam Dell Pub Group
• Manufacturer: Bantam

Downton Abbey Script Book Season 3

Engross yourself in Julian Fellowes’ multi-award winning drama with the full script of Season Three, which includes previously unseen dialogue and drama as well as two 8-page color photo inserts.Downton Abbey fever is stronger than ever!The most successful British drama of our time continues to captivate viewers with its riveting storylines, stunning costumes, and unforgettable performances by its cast. With Downton Abbey’s script from Season Three—which was the most dramatic yet—fans can go behind-the-scenes to learn all of the secrets.Offering readers the opportunity to read the work... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0062241370
• ASIN: 0062241370
• ISBN: 0062241370
• Manufacturer: William Morrow Paperbacks

Towers of Midnight (Wheel of Time, Book Thirteen)

• ASIN: 0765325942
• ASIN: 0765325942
• ISBN: 0765325942
• Manufacturer: Tor Books

Downton Abbey: The Complete Collection (DVD)

Over 13 hours of bonus video, including over 5 hours of new material! Enjoy all six seasons of the multi-award winning hit series in this complete collection! With all 52 episodes and over five hours

• UPC: 184709651
• Model: PBSDDAST650D
• Rating: 5.0

Downton Abbey: The Complete Sixth Season (DVD)

Season 6 opens in 1925 with a series of crises reflecting the momentous changes that are transforming society. Women's rights have given Lady Mary and Lady Edith new positions of responsibility: Mary runs the estate,

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• Rating: 5.0

Downton Abbey: The Complete Sixth Season (Blu-ray)

Season 6 opens in 1925 with a series of crises reflecting the momentous changes that are transforming society. Women's rights have given Lady Mary and Lady Edith new positions of responsibility: Mary runs the estate,

• UPC: 47926557
• Model: PBSBRMST6460
• Color: YOther
• Rating: 4.6

Downton Abbey: Season 4 (DVD)

The sweeping Downton Abbey saga continues with a fourth season of drama, romance, and family intrigue. Dame Maggie Smith stars as Violet, the stubborn Dowager Countess of Grantham, matriarch of Downton. Hugh Bonneville stars as

• UPC: 29288879
• Model: VIPRB-Downton Abbey: Season 4 (Widescreen)
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• Rating: 4.727

Downton Abbey: The Complete Fifth Season

The acclaimed ensemble, lead by Maggie Smith, Hugh Bonneville, Michelle Dockery, and Elizabeth McGovern, is joined by guest stars Harriet Walter (Atonement), reprising her role as Lady Shackleton, and Peter Egan (Death at a Funeral),

• UPC: 42104318
• Model: VIPRB-Downton Abbey Season 5 - DVD
• Color: YOther
• Rating: 4.81

Downton Abbey: Season 2 (DVD)

Season 2 of the Emmy® Award-winning Downton Abbey returns as The Great War rages across Europe, and not even the serene Yorkshire countryside is free from its effects. The men and women of Downton are

• UPC: 19479446
• Model: 551207
• Color: YOther
• Rating: 4.667

Downton Abbey: Season 5 (Blu-ray)

The acclaimed ensemble, lead by Maggie Smith, Hugh Bonneville, Michelle Dockery, and Elizabeth McGovern, is joined by guest stars Harriet Walter (Atonement), reprising her role as Lady Shackleton, and Peter Egan (Death at a Funeral),

• UPC: 39801687
• Model: PBSBRMST6450B
• Color: YOther
• Rating: 4.5

Downton Abbey: Season 3 (DVD)

The Great War is over and a long-awaited engagement is on, but all is not tranquil at Downton Abbey as wrenching social changes, romantic intrigues, and personal crises grip the majestic English country estate for

• UPC: 22036611
• Model: 841887018166
• Color: YOther
• Rating: 4.97

Downton Abbey: The Complete Collection (Blu-ray)

Over 13 hours of bonus video, including over 5 hours of new material! Enjoy all six seasons of the multi-award winning hit series in this complete collection! With all 52 episodes and over five hours

• UPC: 55271349
• Model: PBSBRDAS650
• Color: YOther
• Rating: 5.0

Downton Abbey: Season 1 (DVD)

Downton Abbey—a sprawling, lavish Edwardian mansion and park nestled in the lush North Yorkshire landscape—needs an heir. Dame Maggie Smith turns in a show-stopping performance as Violet, the charmingly stubborn Dowager Countess of Grantham, matriarch

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• Rating: 4.802