{"product_id":"christmas-at-highclere-recipes-and-traditions-from-the-real-downton-abbey-9781848095229","title":"Christmas at Highclere: Recipes and Traditions from the Real Downton Abbey","description":"Highclere Castle, known as \"the real Downton Abbey,\" bustles with activity all year round, but it is never more alive than at Christmas. This book 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 the manor and grounds are transformed by decorations, including the raising of a 20-foot tree in the saloon and the gathering of holly and mistletoe from the grounds. This book also tells the story of historic Christmases at Highclere--of distinguished guests warming themselves by the fire after a long journey home through the snow, unexpected knocks on the door, and, always, the joy of bringing family--and staff--together after a busy year. As well as telling the stories of Highclere Christmases past and present, Lady Carnarvon provides recipes, tips and inspiration from her kitchen so that readers can bring a quintessentially British festive spirit to their own home. The festive feeling is carried through to Highclere's Boxing Day traditions, the restorative middle days and the New Year's Eve celebrations. Lavish, celebratory and utterly enchanting, \u003ci\u003eHighclere at Christmas\u003c\/i\u003e is the perfect gift for any \u003ci\u003eDownton Abbey\u003c\/i\u003e fan.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFiona, 8th Countess of Carnarvon\u003c\/b\u003e, is the wife of Geordie, 8th Earl of Carnarvon. She and her husband and son live amongst the community of Highclere Castle today, managing a range of businesses. Lady Carnarvon has written two \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestsellers: \u003ci\u003eLady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey: The Lost Legacy of Highclere\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eLady Catherine and the Real Downton Abbey\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Preface Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50567317618962,"sku":"9781848095229","price":40.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_453b94e6-ce65-4560-a249-0df0a6746d9c.jpg?v=1731918247","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/christmas-at-highclere-recipes-and-traditions-from-the-real-downton-abbey-9781848095229","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}