Thursday, December 13, 2012

Review and Giveaway: The Chronicles of Downton Abbey





The Chronicles of Downton Abbey: A New Era by Jessica Fellowes and Matthew Sturgis is the official companion to the award-winning PBS Masterpiece show and gives Downton fans lots to drool over as they await the US premiere of Season 3 on January 6th. The beautiful hardcover book dedicates a chapter to each character and includes gorgeous, full-page photographs of the characters, memorabilia and behind-the-scenes looks at the sets. Authors Jessica Fellowes and Matthew Sturgis explore not just the series itself but also the period in which it is set including common customs of social norms of the time. In addition to covering the characters and the story through Season 2, the book looks towards Season 3 with little clues scattered throughout and an introduction to the newest character - Cora's mother which will be played by Shirley MacLaine.


The Chronicles of Downton Abbey: A New Era is a beautifully presented and would make the perfect gift for the die-hard Downton fan or even the newly initiated. I count myself among the newly initiated; after hearing all about the series from friends and on Twitter, I decided I needed to see what it was all about. I started with Season One and cannot get enough! Between catching up on Seasons 1 and 2 and the book, I am in Downton immersion mode! If you are a Downton fan or have one in your life, The Chronicles of Downton Abbey is the perfect companion!  

Giveaway
I have one copy of the book to giveaway - just in time for the holidays and/or to tide you over until Jan 6th. For a chance to win, leave a comment below and let me know if you are in the diehard fan category or the newly initiated.  Please also leave a way to contact you (such as email). The giveaway will close on Sunday, December 23rd.

 

16 comments:

  1. I am a diehard fan of Downton Abbey. I missed the first season when it aired on the local PBS station, but watched the season on the internet. I then came back to watch Season 2 when it aired on tv here in the US and I am in love with the show. I cannot wait for Season 3 and it seems like its is taking forever for Jan. 6 to get here. I will be spending every single Sunday night in watching Downton Abbey. Please enter me in this giveaway as I would love love to own this book.

    Kimberlee
    http://girllostinabook.blogspot.com
    girllostinabook@hotmail.com

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  2. Diehard here... have bought the S1 & S2 Blu-ray's and watched them numerous times. Downton Abbey so beautiful to watch on a HD screen on Blu-ray. Would love to read this companion book. Now, I hope this Giveaway is open to us here in Canada. My email: Artiripple@gmail.com

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    1. Hi Arti,

      I will mail to Canada if the publisher won't - thanks for stopping by and entering!

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  3. Definitely a Diehard fan! Love it!
    meah56@gmail.com

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  4. I'm a newly initiated Downton Abbey fan...and would love this book.

    Thanks for the giveaway!
    ~Kristin @ Always With a Book
    k2reader(at)gmail(dot)com

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  5. I am a diehard fan and addicted to this wonderful series. Many thanks. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com

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  6. I love this giveaway. So special. I have been watching and enjoying this series since the onset and appreciate it greatly. elliotbencan(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  7. Die hard fan.love this series.thanks for giveaway.Lomazowr@gmail.com happy holidays! !

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  8. I am a diehard fan of the series. Would love to have this book! jtretin at aol dot com

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  9. My coworker has this book and lent it to me. It was great! I loved the beautiful photos and history.

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  10. I'm newly initiated, but a quick convert...this sounds like a FABULOUS book!

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  11. It was so nice meeting you today, Colleen! I am most definitely a diehard fan (thanks to my mom)--who doesn't like Cousin Matthew? ;)

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  12. I can't wait for season 3! I saw Dan Stevens acting live off Broadway in The Heiress. He was good but he's better cast as Matthew.

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  13. I'm a newly initiated fan of Downton Abbey. I entered the Downton Abbey Reading Challenge, watched seasons 1 & 2, and read "The World of Downton Abbey". I'm eagerly awaiting season 3, and would love to win "The Chronicles of Downton Abbey". Please enter me in the drawing - Thanks!
    smzates (at) mail (dot) com

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  14. I'm a Diehard Downton Fan and am counting the days until season 3 premiers! Hurray for 'Downton Immersion Mode' :-)
    JQSteve@aol.com

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  15. I haven't actually watched this show yet, but I asked for the first season on DVD for the holidays. I'm looking forward to getting sucked in!

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