{"product_id":"a-year-at-highclere-secrets-and-stories-from-the-real-downton-abbey-9781529963939","title":"A Year at Highclere: Secrets and Stories from the Real Downton Abbey","description":"\u003cb\u003eJoin Lady Carnarvon as she exclusively reveals into the daily rhythms, seasonal changes and timeless traditions of one of Britain's most iconic stately homes.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBuilt in a bygone era, Highclere Castle and its surrounding five-thousand-acre estate is a place steeped in history both within its walls and verdant landscapes. From the grandeur of Victorian architecture to the whispers of Anglo-Saxon roots, the estate's sweeping ground encapsulate a rich British heritage. Lady Carnarvon shares tales of past residents, from Lady Almina's legendary 1920s parties to the enigmatic ghosts that roam the halls of the castle. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith the passing months and seasons, Lady Carnarvon reveals what it truly means to live and work in this extraordinary home. From gardening, entertaining, exploring the outdoors with their eight dogs to opening the gates to a film crew -- for many weeks and seasons -- culminating in the latest \u003ci\u003eDownton Abbey\u003c\/i\u003e film. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHighclere is where history, royalty, nature and community weave together -- enchanting its residents, staff and guests.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFiona, 8th Countess of Carnarvon, is the wife of Geordie, 8th Earl of Carnarvon. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eShe is an alumna of St Andrews University, a former auditor for Coopers \u0026amp; Lybrand accountants and created her own clothes brand in the 1990s. She and her husband and son live 'quietly' with eight dogs, too many horses, a brood of chickens, a number of bee hives and some rare breed pigs, amongst the normal farm animals in the farm and landscape of Highclere Castle today. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFascinated by the inhabitants of Highclere Castle as well as its past, Lady Carnarvon reveals its history, stories and recipes in \u003ci\u003eSeasons at Highclere\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eChristmas at Highclere\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eAt Home at Highclere\u003c\/i\u003e. She is also the author of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestsellers \u003ci\u003eLady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eLady Catherine and the Real Downton Abbey\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Square Peg","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51749425578258,"sku":"9781529963939","price":30.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_79bd1494-f870-43e2-86f1-f0a9a8582a44.jpg?v=1764084700","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/a-year-at-highclere-secrets-and-stories-from-the-real-downton-abbey-9781529963939","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}