A review by melanie_books
Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey: The Lost Legacy of Highclere Castle by Fiona Carnarvon, Fiona Carnarvon

4.0

Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey is a fascinating look at Almina Womball, an heiress of uncertain parentage who married the Earl of Carnarvon, the “owner” of Highclere Castle. Almina’s life was fascinating: She not only played host royalty, explorers, artists, and others but also hosted (and nursed) wounded soldiers during the Great War. She encouraged her husband as he searched for, and eventually found, treasures in Egypt all while running the large household she married into.

The boon is well-written with lots of interesting history and information about Almina and her family. I would highly recommend it to anyone who loves old houses, interesting historical figures, or Downton Abbey.