Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey Stockists

Lady Fiona Carnarvon became the chatelaine of Highclere Castle - the setting of the hit series Downton Abbey - eight years ago. In that time she's become fascinated by the rich history of Highclere and by the extraordinary people who lived there over the centuries. One person particularly captured Fiona's imagination - Lady Almina the 5th Countess of Carnarvon. Almina was the illegitimate daughter of banking tycoon Alfred de Rothschild. She was his only daughter and he doted on her. She married the 5th Earl of Carnarvon at 19 with an enormous dowry. At first life at Highclere was a dizzying mix of sumptuous banquets for 500 and even the occasional royal visitor. Almina oversaw 80 members of staff - many of whom came from families who had worked at Highclere for generations. But when the First World War broke out life at Highclere changed forever. History intervened and Almina and the staff of Highclere were thrown into one of the most turbulent times of the last century. Almina was forced to draw on her deepest reserves of courage in order to ensure her family the staff and the castle survived. This is the remarkable story of a lost time. But Highclere remains and in this book Fiona weaves Almina's journey and those of her family into the heritage and history of one of England's most exquisite Victorian castles.

"Alright, if we're chatting about where most of us Brits actually splash our cash, it’s a seriously mixed bag of Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey shopping giants that pretty much everyone knows and loves – or at least heavily relies on! You’ve got your absolute titans like Tesco and Sainsbury’s, which aren’t just for your weekly food shop anymore, are they? They’re practically mini department stores, stocking everything from clothes to kitchen gadgets. Then there are those high street staples that have been around forever, like Next and M&S, always a solid bet for a decent outfit or some quality homeware. Need some bits for the bathroom cabinet or a new fragrance? Chances are you’re heading to Boots or Superdrug. For anything electronic, Currys PC World is usually the go-to, and if you’re after something a bit more premium or long-lasting, John Lewis is still a firm favourite for their quality and service, even if it's a bit of a splurge. And let’s not forget the sheer pulling power of Primark for those unbelievably cheap fashion fixes and homeware bits, or Argos for getting pretty much anything you can think of delivered or picked up super quickly. It really showcases how diverse and convenient our Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey shopping options are across the UK! " - Bargainplace UK

Search for a bargain "Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey" deal on eBay or Amazon