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Habits of the House - Hardcover By Weldon, Fay - VERY GOOD
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- ISBN
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
ISBN-10
1250026628
ISBN-13
9781250026620
eBay Product ID (ePID)
117252343
Product Key Features
Book Title
Habits of the House
Number of Pages
320 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2013
Topic
Historical
Genre
Fiction
Book Series
Habits of the House Ser.
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.1 in
Item Weight
17.8 Oz
Item Length
9.6 in
Item Width
6.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
I was a girl from Downstairs. When I was 16, my bedroom was in the basement of a posh house in London, where my mother was the housekeeper. . . . Odd, this class business. Here's Upstairs Downstairs back again, Downton Abbey so popular., Before there was Downton Abbey , there was Upstairs Downtstairs and, having written the first episode of that iconic television series, it is only fitting that Weldon now returns to the scene of the crime to further explore the disparate worlds of 'them that has and those what serve 'em.', "Good fun from start to finish, thanks to breezy storytelling and witty social observations." - The Washington Post "Weldon brilliantly captuures the rituals above stairs and the gossip below stairs... Habits of the House is an absorbing and worthwhile read." - Star Tribune "Before there was Downton Abbey , there was Upstairs Downtstairs and, having written the first episode of that iconic television series, it is only fitting that Weldon now returns to the scene of the crime to further explore the disparate worlds of 'them that has and those what serve 'em.'" -Booklist "[ Habits of the House ] succeeds as an opening to a new series." - Publishers Weekly "An entertaining romp for Downton Abbey fans. . . . Weldon did the screenwriting for the first episode of Upstairs Downstairs so she has form in this arena." - The Guardian "I predict a happy success for the trilogy, in print and on the screen. Julian Fellowes must look to his laurels, and Downton Abbey may find itself running second to 17 Belgrave Square." - The Scotsman "My favorite part of the original series is the first episode because it was written by a great English novelist, Fay Weldon. Everybody was introduced so cleverly . . . so beautifully established." -Jean Marsh, co-creator of Upstairs, Downstairs "There is simply no touching Weldon as a writer." - The Observer (UK) "Fay Weldon has always examined the scary parts of what lies beneath the silk cushions and behind the closed gates." - The Chronicle of Higher Education "I was a girl from Downstairs. When I was 16, my bedroom was in the basement of a posh house in London, where my mother was the housekeeper. . . . Odd, this class business. Here's Upstairs Downstairs back again, Downton Abbey so popular." -Fay Weldon, "Before there was Downton Abbey , there was Upstairs, Downstairs , and, having written the first episode of that iconic television series, it is only fitting that Weldon now returns to the scene of the crime to further explore the disparate worlds of 'them that has and those what serve 'em.'…Always a ripe target for mockery and disdain, the British aristocracy comes in for a thorough drubbing in Weldon's snarky send-up." - Booklist "My favorite part of the original series is the first episode because it was written by a great English novelist, Fay Weldon. Everybody was introduced so cleverly . . . so beautifully established." -Jean Marsh, co-creator of Upstairs, Downstairs "There is simply no touching Weldon as a writer." - The Observer (UK) "Fay Weldon has always examined the scary parts of what lies beneath the silk cushions and behind the closed gates." - The Chronicle of Higher Education "I was a girl from Downstairs. When I was 16, my bedroom was in the basement of a posh house in London, where my mother was the housekeeper. . . . Odd, this class business. Here's Upstairs Downstairs back again, Downton Abbey so popular." -Fay Weldon, An entertaining romp for Downton Abbey fans. . . . Weldon did the screenwriting for the first episode of Upstairs Downstairs so she has form in this arena., My favorite part of the original series is the first episode because it was written by a great English novelist, Fay Weldon. Everybody was introduced so cleverly . . . so beautifully established., "My favorite part of the original series is the first episode because it was written by a great English novelist, Fay Weldon. Everybody was introduced so cleverly . . . so beautifully established." -Jean Marsh, co-creator of Upstairs, Downstairs "There is simply no touching Weldon as a writer." - The Observer (UK) "Fay Weldon has always examined the scary parts of what lies beneath the silk cushions and behind the closed gates." - The Chronicle of Higher Education "I was a girl from Downstairs. When I was 16, my bedroom was in the basement of a posh house in London, where my mother was the housekeeper. . . . Odd, this class business. Here's Upstairs Downstairs back again, Downton Abbey so popular." -Fay Weldon, I predict a happy success for the trilogy, in print and on the screen. Julian Fellowes must look to his laurels, and Downton Abbey may find itself running second to 17 Belgrave Square., "Before there was Downton Abbey , there was Upstairs Downstairs , and, having written the first episode of that iconic television series, it is only fitting that Weldon now returns to the scene of the crime to further explore the disparate worlds of 'them that has and those what serve 'em.'…Always a ripe target for mockery and disdain, the British aristocracy comes in for a thorough drubbing in Weldon's snarky send-up." - Booklist "[ Habits of the House ] succeeds as an opening to a new series." - Publishers Weekly "Weldon brilliantly captures the rituals above stairs and the gossip below stairs.... Habits of the House is and absorbing and worthwhile read." - Star Tribune "An entertaining romp for Downton Abbey fans. . . . Weldon did the screenwriting for the first episode of Upstairs Downstairs so she has form in this arena." - The Guardian "I predict a happy success for the trilogy, in print and on the screen. Julian Fellowes must look to his laurels, and Downton Abbey may find itself running second to 17 Belgrave Square." - The Scotsman "My favorite part of the original series is the first episode because it was written by a great English novelist, Fay Weldon. Everybody was introduced so cleverly . . . so beautifully established." -Jean Marsh, co-creator of Upstairs, Downstairs "There is simply no touching Weldon as a writer." - The Observer (UK) "Fay Weldon has always examined the scary parts of what lies beneath the silk cushions and behind the closed gates." - The Chronicle of Higher Education "I was a girl from Downstairs. When I was 16, my bedroom was in the basement of a posh house in London, where my mother was the housekeeper. . . . Odd, this class business. Here's Upstairs Downstairs back again, Downton Abbey so popular." -Fay Weldon, Weldon brilliantly captuures the rituals above stairs and the gossip below stairs... Habits of the House is an absorbing and worthwhile read., "Good fun from start to finish, thanks to breezy storytelling and witty social observations." -- The Washington Post "Weldon brilliantly captuures the rituals above stairs and the gossip below stairs... Habits of the House is an absorbing and worthwhile read." -- Star Tribune "Before there was Downton Abbey , there was Upstairs Downtstairs and, having written the first episode of that iconic television series, it is only fitting that Weldon now returns to the scene of the crime to further explore the disparate worlds of 'them that has and those what serve 'em.'" -- Booklist "[ Habits of the House ] succeeds as an opening to a new series." -- Publishers Weekly "An entertaining romp for Downton Abbey fans. . . . Weldon did the screenwriting for the first episode of Upstairs Downstairs so she has form in this arena." -- The Guardian "I predict a happy success for the trilogy, in print and on the screen. Julian Fellowes must look to his laurels, and Downton Abbey may find itself running second to 17 Belgrave Square." -- The Scotsman "My favorite part of the original series is the first episode because it was written by a great English novelist, Fay Weldon. Everybody was introduced so cleverly . . . so beautifully established." -- Jean Marsh, co-creator of Upstairs, Downstairs "There is simply no touching Weldon as a writer." -- The Observer (UK) "Fay Weldon has always examined the scary parts of what lies beneath the silk cushions and behind the closed gates." -- The Chronicle of Higher Education "I was a girl from Downstairs. When I was 16, my bedroom was in the basement of a posh house in London, where my mother was the housekeeper. . . . Odd, this class business. Here's Upstairs Downstairs back again, Downton Abbey so popular." -- Fay Weldon, Fay Weldon has always examined the scary parts of what lies beneath the silk cushions and behind the closed gates.
Series Volume Number
1
Dewey Decimal
823.914
Synopsis
From the award-winning novelist and writer of "Upstairs Downstairs, " the launch of a brilliant new trilogy about what life was really like for masters and servants before the world of "Downton Abbey"""As the Season of 1899 comes to an end, the world is poised on the brink of profound, irrevocable change. The Earl of Dilberne is facing serious financial concerns. The ripple effects spread to everyone in the household: Lord Robert, who has gambled unwisely on the stock market and seeks a place in the Cabinet; his unmarried children, Arthur, who keeps a courtesan, and Rosina, who keeps a parrot in her bedroom; Lord Robert's wife Isobel, who orders the affairs of the household in Belgrave Square; and Grace, the lady's maid who orders the life of her mistress.Lord Robert can see no financial relief to an already mortgaged estate, and, though the Season is over, his thoughts turn to securing a suitable wife (and dowry) for his son. The arrival on the London scene of Minnie, a beautiful Chicago heiress with a reputation to mend, seems the answer to all their prayers.As the writer of the pilot episode of the original "Upstairs, Downstairs" Fay Weldon brings a deserved reputation for magnificent storytelling. With wit and sympathy and no small measure of mischief "Habits of the House" plots the interplay of restraint and desire, manners and morals, reason and instinct.", From the award-winning novelist and writer of Upstairs Downstairs, the launch of a brilliant new trilogy about what life was really like for masters and servants before the world of Downton Abbey As the Season of 1899 comes to an end, the world is poised on the brink of profound, irrevocable change. The Earl of Dilberne is facing serious financial concerns. The ripple effects spread to everyone in the household: Lord Robert, who has gambled unwisely on the stock market and seeks a place in the Cabinet; his unmarried children, Arthur, who keeps a courtesan, and Rosina, who keeps a parrot in her bedroom; Lord Robert's wife Isobel, who orders the affairs of the household in Belgrave Square; and Grace, the lady's maid who orders the life of her mistress. Lord Robert can see no financial relief to an already mortgaged estate, and, though the Season is over, his thoughts turn to securing a suitable wife (and dowry) for his son. The arrival on the London scene of Minnie, a beautiful Chicago heiress with a reputation to mend, seems the answer to all their prayers. As the writer of the pilot episode of the original Upstairs, Downstairs --Fay Weldon brings a deserved reputation for magnificent storytelling. With wit and sympathy--and no small measure of mischief-- Habits of the House plots the interplay of restraint and desire, manners and morals, reason and instinct.
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