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- ISBN 9781529963939
- Weight: 559g
- Dimensions: 161 x 241mm
- Publication Date: 04 Sep 2025
- Publisher: Cornerstone
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Hardback
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THE PERFECT GIFT FOR FANS OF DOWNTON ABBEY AND HIGHCLERE CASTLE
Join Lady Carnarvon as she exclusively reveals into the daily rhythms, seasonal changes and timeless traditions of Highclere Castle, one of Britain’s most iconic estates and the inspiration for Downton Abbey.
‘One of the world’s most famous stately homes’ Country Life
Set across the magnificent 5,000-acre Highclere estate, this beautifully illustrated book follows a year in the life at the much-loved British institution.
Steeped in centuries of history, Highclere is a place where royalty, heritage, nature and community come together. From the grandeur of Victorian architecture to the whispers of Anglo-Saxon roots, the estate offers a fascinating window into Britain's past and present.
In A Year at Highclere, Lady Carnarvon shares captivating stories from the castle's history, including Lady Almina's legendary 1920s parties and the enigmatic ghosts that roam the halls of the castle today.
With the passing months and seasons, Lady Carnarvon reveals what it truly means to live and work in this extraordinary home. From gardening, entertaining guests, and exploring the outdoors with their eight dogs to opening the gates to film crews, culminating in the latest Downton Abbey production.
Filled with history, heritage, and personal reflections, A Year at Highclere is an exclusive behind-the-scenes journey through the real Downton Abbey.
Fiona, 8th Countess of Carnarvon, is the wife of Geordie, 8th Earl of Carnarvon.
She is an alumna of St Andrews University, a former auditor for Coopers & 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.
Fascinated by the inhabitants of Highclere Castle as well as its past, Lady Carnarvon reveals its history, stories and recipes in Seasons at Highclere, Christmas at Highclere and At Home at Highclere. She is also the author of the New York Times bestsellers Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey and Lady Catherine and the Real Downton Abbey.
