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Downton Abbey --- a sprawling, lavish Edwardian mansion nestled in the Yorkshire landscape --- needs an heir. Dame Maggy Smith stars as Violet, the stubborn Dowager Countess of Grantham matriarch of Downton. Hugh Bonneville stars as her son, the stoic, unflappable Lord Crawley. Elizabeth McGovern is his far-sighted American wife, Cora. From Academy Award-winner Julian Fellowes comes the original un-edited UK version of the program.

In 1928, Rosina Harrison, a no-nonsense, whip-smart girl from the country, arrived at the illustrious Astor family household to take up her new position as personal maid to the infamously temperamental Lady Nancy Astor. What no one expected was that Rosina's new job would result in a decades-long friendship. For 35 years, from the parties thrown for royalty and trips across the globe, to the air raids during WWII, Rose was by Lady Astor's side and behind the scenes, keeping everything running smoothly. Like Downton Abbey, ROSE is a captivating insight into the great wealth "upstairs" and the endless work "downstairs."

The current Countess of Carnarvon tells the story behind Highclere Castle, the real-life inspiration for the hit PBS show, Downton Abbey, and the life of one of its most famous inhabitants, Lady Almina, the basis of the fictional character, Lady Cora Crawley. Lady Almina was the daughter of a wealthy industrialist, Alfred de Rothschild, who married his daughter off at a young age, her dowry serving as the crucial link in the effort to preserve the Earl of Carnarvon's ancestral home.  Throwing open the doors of Highclere Castle to tend to the wounded of World War I, Lady Almina distinguished herself as a brave and remarkable woman.

Original music from the British TV series, Downton Abbey, featuring songs by Emmy-award winning composer John Lunn as well as Rebecca Ferguson's "I'll Count the Days" and Scala and Kolacny Brothers' covers of "Every Breath You Take" and "With or Without You",  which were used in promotional trailers for seasons one and two.

 This collectible wall calendar- the first American license for Downton Abbey- features images of stars Maggie Smith, Elizabeth McGovern, Hugh Bonneville, Michelle Dockery, Dan Stevens, Brendan Coyle, and Joanne Froggatt in unforgettable scenes from the show's first two seasons spanning the years 1912 through 1917.

This elegant, week-at-a-glance datebook celebrates the series - the aristocratic Crawley family and its household staff, the sumptuous interiors, the incredible, historically precise costumes - with dozens of full-color photographs and memorable quotes and dialogues. The perfect gift - and just in time to mark the premiere of Season Three in January 2013.

Beyond Downton Abbey is a guide to 25 great houses in Britain, with 25 compelling stories and 25 reasons to visit. It is filled with fascinating tidbits from the history of the houses and the families that lived and worked in them. Full color, with beautiful photographs, this is a guidebook for serious travelers and armchair tourists alike.

The most successful British television drama of our time, the multi-award-winning Downton Abbey has become a national phenomenon in the U.S. as well.  Now the scripts for the entire first season have been collected in one volume, along with never before seen material, incisive commentary, and color photos that will completely immerse fans in the world of Downton Abbey.