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The Real Life Downton AbbeyHow Life Was Really Lived in Stately Homes a Century Ago Using the characters and setting of the popular television show as a point of reference for the reader, this is a closer look at the Edwardian period and exactly what went on behind the magisterial doors of a stately home.
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An Edwardian Guide to LifeBy Cornelia Dobbs Adapted from a variety of resources dating from 1834 onward, this is an amusingly serious collection of Edwardian ettiquette—from table manners to hair and makeup and sporting pursuits to health and well being.
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Country House LifeA Century of Change in Britain's Country Homes Fascinating archive photographs of life in Britain's historic homes between 1860 and 1940, accompanied by lively and anecdotal commentary, provide unique insight into the lives of those who lived and worked in stately homes.
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Her Ladyship's Guide to Running One's HomeBy Caroline Taggart Proper advice on burning domestic issues ranging from everyday housework and how to behave around house guests to dealing with cleaners and babysitters.
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Her Ladyship's Guide to the British SeasonBy Caroline Taggart Her Ladyship takes readers gently by the hand and guides them through the minefield of the British social season.
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Her Ladyship's Guide to Modern MannersBy Lucy Gray From the correct way to eat Chinese food to the proper conduct at a funeral, this handbook is replete with sensible and enlightening advice on how to live life in the 21st century.
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Her Ladyship's Guide to the Queen's EnglishBy Caroline Taggart Her Ladyship's guide quickly takes readers through the major problem areas, covering common mistakes in grammar (that will belie a lowly upbringing), common misspellings and misused words, and the all-important choice of words and phrases to use in posh society, with a fool-proof pronunciation guide.
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They Also ServeThe Real Life Story of My Lifetime in Service as a Butler Told by a man who's seen it all firsthand and perfect for fans of Downton Abbey, this is a scandalous behind-the-scenes look at the real-life estate houses of England.
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The Cook's TaleLife Below Stairs as It Really Was Told in the first person by a woman who lived the hard life as a cook in a number of England's country houses, this is the true story of what life was really like below the stairs.
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The Maid's TaleLife Below Stairs as It Really Was Told by a woman who suffered the hardships of being a maid-from deranged employers to verbal and physical abuse-firsthand from the age of 15.
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The Private Life of a Country HouseBy Lesley Lewis In this vivid memoir, Lesley Lewis gives a lucid account of how family life was lived in an English country house between the wars.
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Gentleman's PursuitsA Country Miscellany for the Discerning A “dangerous book for men,” reveling in old-school country pursuits, this is a surprising and humorous tour down the highways and byways once trod by the country gent.
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The Glory of the GardenA Horticultural Celebration A stunning illustrated collection from the priceless archive of gardening writing in Country Life magazine.
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The House of MitfordBy Jonathon Guinness, By Catherine Guinness The Mitfords were one of the 20th century’s most intriguing and controversial families—glamorous, romantic, and especially in politics, extreme.
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Directions to ServantsBy Jonathon Swift A new edition of one of the most popular and acclaimed works by master satirist Jonathan Swift, paired with its companion piece Polite Conversation.
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A Butler's Guide to Entertaining at HomeBy Nicholas Clayton Essential advice on entertaining etiquette from an impeccable and unflappable English butler.
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A Butler's Guide to Gentlemen's GroomingBy Nicholas Clayton From skin care and shaving secrets to knowing what to wear for what occasion and how to properly look after your clothes and shoes-who better than a butler to teach how to look, feel, and smell every inch a gentleman?
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A Butler's Guide to Table MannersBy Nicholas Clayton With the revival in good manners, etiquette, spelling, and grammar, this is a timely guide to table manners and dining etiquette to ensure grace at the table at all times.
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The Forsyte SagaBy John Galsworthy The vicissitudes of the leading members of the newly propertied Forsyte family are followed in this captivating turn-of-the-century series full of passion, scandal, and tragedy. 9780755340859 Forsyte Saga: The Man of Property |
