As the sixth and final season of Masterpiece Classic hit “Downton Abbey” comes to a close, we can’t help but dread missing the drama and heartbreak play out in the domestic quarters, the Edwardian garb and decor of the Yorkshire elite—and of course the Dowager Countess’s unfailing quick wit. But the Crawley family isn’t the only one with intriguing secrets and awe-inspiring family drama. Here are eleven books that will ease your approaching “Downton Abbey” withdrawal.
Creator of the sensational ”Downton Abbey,” Julian Fellowes establishes himself as an irresistible storyteller and a deliciously witty chronicler of modern manners. In this wickedly astute portrait of the intersecting worlds of aristocrats and actors, the characters of “Downton Abbey” we’ve come to love so dearly come to life in modern-day England.
