I don’t care enough about the characters to find out how the trilogy ends. Bates” to melt you with his smile, or to find a “Thomas” you absolutely love to hate.įinal judgment: This is the beginning of a trilogy of books, but I probably won’t pick up the other two any time soon. Brown Narrated by Sarah Coomes 3.5 / 5 ( 67 ratings ) About this audiobook 1913: In a sprawling manor on the outskirts of London, three young women seek to fulfill their destinies and desires amidst the unspoken rules of society and the distant rumblings of war.

Host a viewing party of the PBS series Downton Abbey or a similar series such as. Summerset Abbey Show full title Written by T. This is a very charming read, especially if you like historical fiction, however don’t expect a “Mr. Given the tenor of Kit and Victoria's friendship in Summerset Abbey. I know nothing will match the magic of Downton Abbey, but I was hopeful. While it still had the setting, charm, and feel of the TV show, it lacked the terrific storytelling that made the show so popular here in the States. I very much wanted deeper characters and more conflict from this book. There are charming men who flirt with the girls, and family intrigue as they find out who they really are in the age of the decline of peerage. It’s about two sisters in Edwardian-era England who move in with their Aunt and Uncle when their father passes away.

To counteract these feelings, I picked up Summerset Abbey to fill the void. The English-borne drama was a staple in my house every spring, and knowing that it’s not coming back this year has put me in mourning. I read this book because something in my life was missing.ĭownton Abbey has been off the air for almost a year, and I’m having some terrible withdraws.

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