Julian Fellowes
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Pub. Date
p2005
Description
A Times (London) bestseller from the author of Gosford Park. Edith Lavery, the pretty daughter of an accountant, meets gossip-column favorite Charles Broughton (Earl of Broughton and heir to the Marquess of Uckfield) at Ascot. When he proposes and she accepts, does she really love him, or is she merely dazzled by his title and money? In a tale that mixes contemporary Jane Austen with the brilliant social commentary of Gosford Park, Julian Fellowes...
Author
Pub. Date
2009
Description
Damian Baxter is hugely wealthy and dying. He lives alone in a big house in Surrey, England, looked after by a chauffeur, butler, cook and housemaid. He has but one concern—his fortune in excess of 500 million and who should inherit it on his death. Past Imperfect is the story of a quest. Damian Baxter wishes to know if he has a living heir. By the time he married in his late thirties he was sterile (the result of adult mumps), but what about
...4) Belgravia
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Pub. Date
2016.
Description
A secret unravels behind the porticoed doors of London's grandest postcode. Set in the 1840s when the upper echelons of society began to rub shoulders with the emerging industrial nouveau riche, Belgravia is peopled by a rich cast of characters. But the story begins on the eve of the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. At the Duchess of Richmond's now legendary ball, one family's life will change forever.
Author
Pub. Date
2016
Description
Set in the 1840s when the upper echelons of society began to rub shoulders with the emerging industrial nouveau riche. The story begins on the eve of the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. At the Duchess of Richmond's now legendary ball, one family's life will change forever. One family, "middle" class, whose daughter marries and gives birth to a child; and the second family - aristocrats - whose son is the father of that child.
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Season two 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 doing their part both on the front lines and the home front, but the intensity of war only serves to inflame the more familiar passions of love, loss, blackmail, and betrayal.
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Description
"Since the moment we first entered Downton Abbey in 1912, many viewers 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 ... aristocratic Crawley family and their servants as they navigate the emerging modern age"--Dust jacket flap....
10) The tourist
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During an impromptu trip to Europe to mend a broken heart, Frank unexpectedly finds himself in a flirtatious encounter with Elise, an extraordinary woman who deliberately crosses his path. Against the breathtaking backdrop of Paris and Venice, their whirlwind romance quickly evolves as they find themselves unwittingly thrust into a deadly game of cat and mouse.
Pub. Date
2018
Description
Includes some of the most romantic and touching wedding scenes and episodes from across the seasons of Downton Abbey. Enjoy interviews from Julian Fellowes, Gareth Neame, and Liz Trubridge, the creative team who brought these relationships to life, as they discuss their insights on the romance and storylines. Also includes six episodes of Downton Abbey plus four exclusive new videos.
Pub. Date
[2019]
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Description
The beloved characters of Downton Abbey take to the big screen, and it turns out that they've got a major event to prepare for. After all, it's not every day that royalty makes an appearance. Of course, it's not long before tensions are running high. The property isn't even close to ready when it becomes clear that Carson the butler will need to come out of retirement to help run this sinking ship before it's too late.
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Pub. Date
2012.
Description
A changing world has brought new challenges and new guests, and inside the walls of the Great House there is more intrigue, rivalry and romance than ever. This book takes you deep into the lives of the Crawleys, their servants, lovers, friends and guests. So wander the crowded servants' quarters and peek into luxurious bed chambers. Go beneath the surface, and experience every aspect of their lives from daily routines, dressing tables and treasure...
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The 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 a third thrilling season. In the wake of World War I, Robert, Earl of Grantham, sticks to his duty to maintain Downton more firmly than ever.
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Meet handsome Archie MacDonald, a reluctant young Scottish laird torn between his trendy London life and the call of his wild Highland ancestry. Tricked into returning to Scotland by his eccentric father and dotty mother, Archie discovers he is now the Laird of the decaying family estate, Glenbogle.
Pub. Date
[2010]
Description
Chronicles the life and times of Queen Victoria from her childhood to her early rise to power and the first turbulent years of her rule. Her romantic relationship and eventual marriage to Prince Albert culminates in a royal power struggle which ultimately is the key to her happiness when she comes to the realization that he is someone she can fully trust and believe in.
17) The chaperone
Pub. Date
[2019]
Description
Society matron Norma Carlisle volunteers to accompany future Jazz Age star and free spirit Louise Brooks for a summer in New York. But why does she want to go? It's a story full of surprises, about who these women really are, and who they eventually become. Written by Julian Fellowes and based on the beloved novel by Laura Moriarty.
18) Doctor Thorne
Pub. Date
[2016]
Description
The life of penniless Mary Thorne, who grows up with her Uncle, Dr. Thorne, and her relationship with the family at nearby Greshamsbury Park estate.
20) Titanic
Pub. Date
[2012]
Description
Brought to life by a stellar, award-winning ensemble cast and featuring stunning visual effects, Titanic is an extraordinary retelling of the doomed voyage that follows the destinies of the Titanic's victims and survivors as their stories of passion, betrayal, and hope unfold amidst the tragic events of the ship's final hours.