Pamela’s Picks: The World Of Downton Abbey

World of Downton Abbey

 

 

 

 

 

Fans of the television show Downton Abbey might like to read The World of Downton Abbey by Julian Fellowes. This book gives an historical perspective on the life and times of the Edwardian Age and World War I as well as a behind the scenes look at the filming of the show. Readers can learn about the fashion of the times, the life of high class society, what life was really like at the front during World War I, the changing role of women and women’s suffrage, and how servants really lived. There are also comments from the producers and actors and lots of behind the scenes photos. If you like this book you may want to continue on reading about Downton in the books The Chronicles of Downton Abbey and Behind The Scenes at Downton Abbey.

 

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