I didn't read this one all the way through as I bought it for a gift to give my stepfather, who is a massive Downton Abbey (the show, more than the history/historical background). It's really adorable, and informative about the times. Plus, written tongue-in-cheek by 'Carson' of the tv show. If you are a fan of the show I think you will deeply love this little addendum. ( )

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I'm a big fan of the series, so when I saw this book come up on Netgalley I was simply delighted. Even more so, as this book focuses mostly on the running of the house and the different tasks for different members of staff.

I've always been a bit amazed by large houses like the one in Downton Abbey, and wondered about how hard it would have to be to keep everything running. If you, like me, have been curious to find out more about this, this book is highly recommended to you!

Written as if Mr. Carson wrote it, it handles all kinds of very important matters like a chapter on placing wine bottles the correct way. Like in the series Mr. Carson is very strict and wants to preserve the traditions as much as possible. It also includes time schedules so it would have been easy to fit in seven dress changings a day.

A very interesting account on living downstairs in Downton Abbey, and also a very nice book for fans of the show! ( )

Fun, shorter book about the responsibilities of household staff with specific references to how things are done at Downton. ( )

3.75 Stars
An amusing and informative albeit short handbook about household staff. The book includes specific rules for different members of staff as well as homemade cleaning product recipes. It's a good companion guide for Downton Abbey fans and a decent start for anyone interested in the roles, rules, and history of household staff.

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