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Publicists for the books:
The Downton Chronicles and The World of Downton Abbey – Harper Collins. 020 8307 4802
Build A Business From Your Kitchen Table – Emma Wood at notonthehighstreet dot com
Is There A Psycho In Your Life? – Hodder PR. 020 7873 6373
Mud & the City: Dos and Dont’s for Townies in the Country – BookGuild Publishing. 01273 720 900
The link to purchase at Amazon in the USA is broken:
http://http//www.amazon.com/The-Chronicles-Downton-Abbey-Friends/dp/1250027624/ref=sr_1_sc_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1339614812&sr=1-1-spell
The correct link might just be:
The Chronicles of Downton Abbey: A New Era
thanks,
1 in the nebulous void
Thank you!
Dearest Jessica, Thank you for Downton Abbey. Please write a book for us-”The Wit & Wisdom of the Dowager Countess Violet Grantham” I know it would be a Best Seller in the UK & USA. Thank you. Brenda Stonehouse
Dear Jessica,
There are two things I want to talk with you about: a worthy male lead for Downton Abbey, and a more cross-cultural context for the show, even in a minor way.
It’s just that I thought somebody really needs to make sure we have a qualified actor to replace D.S.’s Mathew. I’m sure there is plenty of time to determine if the current prospects fill the bill, but on the face of it, I don’t really see experience and skill, though I like Julian Ovenden’s bhav and humor very much. My favorite British actors from the past have been Paul Scofield, and then maybe, years later, Ralph Fiennes (sp?).
Obviously, Michelle Dockery is a widely recognized and admired talent now. She deserves to play opposite someone with at least equal skill. Or else she should leave I’d say. Okay, looking at who’s out there now of the right age, it’s got to be someone with the acting chops of at least a Tom Hiddleston (they were lovely together in the Time piece) for example. But not necessarily him (and I know he is otherwise engaged).
My other keen wish for the show is that there be broader reference to the world at large, perhaps in conjunction with British possessions at the time. I was thrilled at the mention of the Scottish relative (Shrimpy?) going to be an ambassador or something in India, for example. But I have no idea whether Rose’s parents even figure in this year’s series.
Just some thoughts, and if these ideas don’t work for Downton Abbey, I know you’re a writer and maybe they’ll inspire the development of something of yours.
Anyway, thank you and best wishes,
Donna