Fiona Carnarvon
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Description
[xi], 381 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), genealogical tables, photographs (some color), maps ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"Bestselling author the Countess of Carnarvon tells the thrilling behind-the-scenes story of the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun on its centennial, and explores the unparalleled life of family ancestor George Herbert--the famed Egyptologist, world-traveler, and 5th Earl of Carnarvon behind it--whose country house, Highclere Castle, is the setting of the beloved series Downton Abbey. Drawing on Highclere Castle's archives, the Countess of Carnarvon...
Author
Pub. Date
2013.
Physical Description
xii, 353 pages, 32 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, genealogical table, map ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
Using copious materials--including diaries and scrapbooks--from the castle's archives, the current Countess of Carnarvon tells the story of Catherine Wendell, the beautiful and spirited American woman who married Lady Almina's son, the man who would become the 6th Earl of Carnarvon, while paying particular attention to the staff who offer the Castle continuity between generations.
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Description
319 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
Highclere Castle, known as 'the real Downton Abbey', bustles with activity at the best of times, but it is never more alive than at Christmas. Christmas at Highclere is a look behind the scenes at the routines and rituals that make the castle the most magical place to be throughout the festive season. Lady Carnarvon will guide you through Advent, Christmas preparations and Christmas Eve all the way through to the day itself, and beyond. Learn how...
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Description
319 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
"Written by the lady of the manor, this book gives complete access to the world-renowned historic country house and showcases the rhythm of the seasons at Highclere, focusing on gardening, harvesting, cooking, and entertaining. A new Downton Abbey movie is slated for Christmas 2021. Highclere Castle, having achieved fame as the setting for Downton Abbey, is the epitome of the perfect English country house. The seasons govern life at the estate, and...
Author
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Description
287 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 30 cm
Language
English
Description
Lady Carnarvon's love of history is richly rewarded at Highclere Castle with its mine of family records going back some 300 years. She has delved into the archives to create a book that invites you inside the Castle, past and present. Throughout the centuries, Highclere has welcomed Royalty, Statesmen, Egyptologists and pioneers of technology along with men and women from the worlds of music, art and letters. The etiquette of the invitation, the balance...
Author
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Description
191 pages : color illustrations, map ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
"From Guinevere to Game of Thrones, from Dracula to Disney fairy tales, castles have captured the imagination of humankind for centuries. This exceptional bucket list travel guide takes the reader to the 100 most amazing castles across the globe, revealing their intriguing histories and must-see treasures."--provided by publisher.
