Saturday, July 20, 2013

TEA at Downton Abbey: schedule

TEA at Downton Abbey
a virtual book event
July 20-24, 2013

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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.

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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 ;-)

The Age of Desire
by Jennie Fields
signup for giveaway here
my review

Agent Gates and the Secret Adventures of Devonton Abbey:
A Parody of Downton Abbey
by Camaren Subhiyah
illustrated by Kyle Hilton
my review

The Chronicles of Downton Abbey
by Jessica Fellowes
Matthew Sturgis
foreward by Julian Fellowes

Edwardian Cooking
80 recipes inspired by Downton Abbey's elegant meals
by Larry Edwards

Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey
the Lost Legacy of Highclere Castle
by Lady Fiona Carnarvon
my review

The Orchid House
by Lucinda Riley
signup for giveaway here

The Other Typist
by Suzanne Rindell
signup for giveaway here
my review

The Unofficial Downton Abbey cookbook
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

While We Were Watching Downton Abbey
by Wendy Wax
signup for giveaway below
my review

The Wife, the Maid, and the Mistress
by Ariel Lawhon
signup for giveaway here
my review

The World of Downton Abbey
by Jessica Fellowes
photography by Nick Briggs
foreword by Julian Fellowes

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--~ Book Giveaway ~--

While We Were Watching Downton Abbey
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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* image source: event badge for Downton Abbey

* 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.

 
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