Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey
the lost legacy of highclere castle - the perfect cosy christmas gift of 2025
$26.92
- Paperback
320 pages
- Release Date
8 October 2012
Summary
Lady Almina: Unveiling the Secrets of Highclere Castle
Lady Fiona Carnarvon, chatelaine of Highclere Castle (the real Downton Abbey), unveils the captivating history and extraordinary lives within its walls.
Fiona was particularly drawn to Lady Almina, the 5th Countess of Carnarvon. Almina, the illegitimate daughter of Alfred de Rothschild, married the 5th Earl with a massive dowry. Initially, life at Highclere was a whirlwind of grand banquets and royal visits, with Almina …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781444730845 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1444730843 |
| Author: | Countess Of Carnarvon |
| Publisher: | Hodder & Stoughton |
| Imprint: | Hodder Paperback |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 8 October 2012 |
| Weight: | 244g |
| Dimensions: | 197mm x 130mm x 21mm |
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bright, breezy and unpretentious in style. - Guardian
bright, breezy and unpretentious in style. - Guardian
About The Author
Countess Of Carnarvon
Lady Fiona Carnarvon married the current Earl of Carnarvon in 1999, and they took over Highclere eight years ago.
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