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Downton Abbey

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'Downton Abbey' by Julian Fellowes and Chiara Ujka is described as a historical drama filled with romance, family sagas, and intricate plots set in the Edwardian to WWI era. The story revolves around a butler named Stevens and the aristocratic inhabitants of Darlington Hall, with readers drawing comparisons to characters from the popular TV series. is praised for its ritualistic atmosphere, reminiscent of the Downton Abbey setting, and for its ability to transport readers to a bygone era filled with drama and historical accuracy.

At dawn, a steam train travels through this lovely part of England. As the camera moves in, we can see a man, whom we will know as John Bates, sitting by himself in a second class carriage. Above him ...

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Vincitrice di due Golden Globe, un Emmy e un Bafta, nel 2011 Downton Abbey è stato inserito nel «Guinness dei primati» come show più seguito dell’anno.

«L’ambientazione e i costumi sono splendidi, l’attenzione ai dettagli scrupolosa e la recitazione eccellente. Ma soprattutto, è una storia avvincente». The Times «Distribuita in ventisette paesi, ispiratrice di moda (guardatevi la sfilata A/I 2012 di Ralph Lauren con vestiti ricchi di dettagli edoardiani), libri e arte, Downton Abbey è una saga familiare che ha convinto - e che continua a convincere (in Inghilterra stanno girando la quarta serie) - il pubblico e la critica, tanto da essere stata premiata con una pioggia di Bafta ed Emmy Awards, Golden Globes e Guinness World Record come produzione tv con più recensioni favorevoli al mondo».

Giuseppe Fantasia, Huffington Post

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A classy read. Love the era and romance in this book. Also the social divide between servants and aristocracy.

 
 
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