a virtual book event
July 20-24, 2013
Downton Abbey is a British period drama television series created by Julian Fellowes and co-produced by Carnival Films and Masterpiece. It first aired on ITV in the United Kingdom on 26 September 2010 and on PBS in the United States on 9 January 2011 as part of the Masterpiece Classic anthology.
The series, set in the Yorkshire country estate of Downton Abbey, depicts the lives of the aristocratic Crawley family and their servants in the post-Edwardian era — with the great events in history having an effect on their lives and on the British social hierarchy.
Such events depicted throughout the series include news of the sinking of the RMS Titanic in the first series; the outbreak of World War I, the Spanish influenza pandemic, and the Marconi scandal in the second series; and the Interwar period and the formation of the Irish Free State in the third series. -wikipedia
If you have been hooked (like me) you are eagerly awaiting the release of the fourth season (in US January 2014).
Join me in celebrating (or learning about) the world of Downton Abbey with this tea event.
Schedule of events:
details and links will be filled in after posted
per usual links are also on the sidebar
July 20, Saturday
WELCOME!
July 21, Sunday
Lady Sybil Branson: Sybil Ginger Nut Biscuits
July 22, Monday
Television series: Downton Abbey
Downton Abbey: The Library
July 23, Tuesday
The World of Downton Abbey by Jessica Fellowes
Downton Abbey: Maid's Room
Downton Abbey: The Garden
July 24, Wednesday
Downton Abbey: The Kitchen
Downton Abbey: The Bedroom
Downton Abbey: The Dressing Room
The Chronicles of Downton Abbey by Jessica Fellowes
Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey by Lady Fiona Cararvon
End credits
August 4, Sunday
Giveaway offers end
August 6, Tuesday
Announcement: giveaway winners pt1
August
Announcement: giveaway winners pt2
Complete list of books featured and mentioned:
more will be posted as featured per day to prevent spoilers ;-)
by Jennie Fields
signup for giveaway here
my review
A Parody of Downton Abbey
by Camaren Subhiyah
illustrated by Kyle Hilton
my review
by Jessica Fellowes
Matthew Sturgis
foreward by Julian Fellowes
80 recipes inspired by Downton Abbey's elegant meals
by Larry Edwards
the Lost Legacy of Highclere Castle
by Lady Fiona Carnarvon
my review
by Lucinda Riley
signup for giveaway here
by Suzanne Rindell
signup for giveaway here
my review
from Lady Mary's crab canapés to Mrs. Patmore's Christmas pudding
with more than 150 recipes from upstairs and downstairs
by Emily Ansara Baines
by Wendy Wax
signup for giveaway below
my review
by Ariel Lawhon
signup for giveaway here
my review
by Jessica Fellowes
photography by Nick Briggs
foreword by Julian Fellowes
by Wendy Wax
WIN my copy of this book!
Open to all.
Offer ends: Aug 4, 2013
TO DO: (3-parts)
1. TELL me if you have seen this tv series and your thoughts on it.
2. COMMENT on two other posts for this tea event.
Or Tweet about this giveaway.
3. TELL me what you did in comments.
AND, leave your email (if I don't already have it)
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Contest has ended - winner is here
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* other newly released books non-Downton Abbey but same period will be featured in this event
* What is a virtual book event? a celebration of books and authors that are in keeping with a theme which may include guest posts and giveaways. Audience participation is encouraged and most welcome.
