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Apr 24, 2023
Julian Fellowes, the creator of Downtown Abbey, originally wrote this book in serial form, releasing sections weekly to his subscribers. Now published as a full novel, Belgravia tells the story of two families -- one part of the landed…
Mar 26, 2022LeslieDRobertson rated this title 1 out of 5 stars
In the end, not much more than a fairly silly soap opera, with characters dressed up in fancy costumes and living on stage sets, a few bits of historical information sprinkled around them, but behaving like no people who ever lived,…
Nov 03, 2020Shellie1_us rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This book is excellent depiction about the class society of England in the early 1800's. I enjoyed the depiction of the characters and loved the wife of the merchant who made his millions. I did learn about the bloody laws the UK…
Jun 07, 2020xyzxyzxyzII rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
A fun read, especially for fans of Downton Abbey. Ostensibly a standalone, the ground has been set for a sequel.
May 14, 2020ckapadia rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I thought this was a great escape, there are twists and turns and even when you hope for a conclusion they way they come about it is surprising and satisfying. It's a little difficult to keep track of the characters in the audiobook,…
Apr 20, 2020esrobbins rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
A satisfying story. Fellows does a wonderful job painting characters that you love to hate. It’s easy to figure out how the story will end but you keep reading because you want to watch the “bad guys” get what they deserve. A quick read…
May 19, 2018
I rather liked this book, but as some have suggested, it was a bit slow in parts A bit predictable but overall I liked how all the characters were entwined.
Nov 30, 2016JCLAmandaW rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
As a huge fan of Downton Abbey, I think I had higher expectations for this novel. The writing was okay, the story cute, although dragged out unnecessarily at times, and the characters were rather predictable.
Nov 24, 2016lornagee rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Very disappointed with this. If you want to read a good book about the British Regency, look elsewhere. Seriously. For very good Regency romances, read Georgette Heyer. For the best Regency romances, read Jane Austen.
Nov 10, 2016laphampeak rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
I expected so much more. It was a watered down version of early 1800's aristocracy with a love child that wasn't really. The story wasn't exciting and I found myself skimming without missing any real important parts of the story. Maybe…
Nov 08, 2016KindaSassy rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Sophia Trenchard and Lord Edmund Bellasis fall in love and get married in a top secret elopement. But is the marriage legal? And was the child conceived that day the legal heir of illegitimate? Apparently this novel was first released…
Nov 02, 2016Liselara rated this title 1.5 out of 5 stars
Julian Fellowes is a genius especially when he puts his stories on film. I've never been a fan of long drawn out British historical novels or films until I came across Downton Abby; I loved every moment of it. So when I picked up…
Oct 18, 2016toby65 rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Although enjoyable, this book was not exactly great. I agree with the NYT reviewer about the characters being underdeveloped. But a nice enough read for those of us who are in Downton withdrawal.
Sep 09, 2016martins_mom rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Julian Fellowes of Downton Abbey fame has written a richly-detailed study of 19th- century English social life. Reminded me of Cynthia Harrod-Eagles Morland Dynasty books.
Sep 02, 2016lilypad_1 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Couldn't put it down. Gave myself a migraine.
Aug 01, 2016Birder_1 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
For this Downton Abbey fan enamored with the writings of Fellowes, this novel held all the details, twists and turns of several families of the early to mid 1800s who find their lives entwined across social strata. It was a joy to read as…
Jul 18, 2016jazpur rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
As expected.It is clever.The widely read Lord Julian Fellowes of Downton Abbey fame knows what works.With his consumate skills in writing and making films he couldn't go wrong with subject matter like this.He consulted with the right…
Jun 28, 2016
Featured in the Hamilton Spectator's Must-Read Books of the Summer 2016