![]() ![]() She includes a good many pictures of the Carnarvon ancestors, along with transcripts from personal letters and various other documents. ![]() It is easy to tell that the current Countess of Carvarvon did a great deal of research when putting this book together. The reason Lady Almina would be of significant interest to the modern television viewer is that she is the inspiration for the character of Lady Cora Crawley. Lady Fiona Carnarvon researched her family history in order to tell the story of Lady Almina who lived at Highclere from 1895 to 1923. Highclere's fictional name is Downton Abbey which is likely how you know it best. Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey is written by the current Countess of Carnarvon who resides in Highclere Castle. ![]() I do believe this will be one of my favorite reads of 2012. Even if you are not, and are just a fan of history or biographies in general, you will likely enjoy this quite well. This book was a super fun read and I'm so glad that my ("real life") friend recommended it to me! If you are a fan of the Downton Abbey television series, you'll absolutely love this book. I absolutely loved and adored Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey: The Lost Legacy of Highclere Castle. Chronicles of Narnia Reading Challenge (74). ![]()
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