A Year At Highclere
- Author The Countess of Carnarvon
- Narrator The Countess of Carnarvon
- Publisher Cornerstone
- Publish Date 4 September 2025
- Run Time 12 hours and 15 minutes
- Format Audio
- Genre Architecture: palaces, stately homes and mansions, European history, History of architecture, Lifestyle and personal style guides.
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Join Lady Carnarvon as she reveals untold stories from past residents of Highclere Castle and an intimate glimpse into the daily rhythms and timeless traditions of one of Britain’s most iconic stately homes.
Built in a bygone era, Highclere Castle and its surrounding five-thousand-acre estate is a place where history breathes through its walls and verdant landscapes. From the grandeur of Victorian architecture to the whispers of Anglo-Saxon roots, every stone and tree has a story to tell throughout its sweeping grounds.
Lady Carnarvon shares tales of past residents, from Lady Almina's legendary 1920s parties to the enigmatic ghosts that roam the halls of the castle.
With the passing months and seasons, Lady Carnarvon reveals what it truly means to live and work in this extraordinary home. From gardening, entertaining, exploring the outdoors with their eight dogs and opening the gates to a film crew - for many weeks and seasons - culminating in the latest Downton Abbey film.
Highclere is where history, nature, and community weave together in a tapestry as rich as the castle itself.
© The Countess of Carnarvon 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025
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