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Downton Abbey Season 4, Episode 3: Negotiating Thin Ice

I once read a scathing review of my book Little House by Boston Bay in which the reviewer lambasted me for utterly mischaracterizing events in a small Massachusetts village during the Revolutionary...

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Downton Abbey Season 4, Episode 4: Nothing Is Over, and Nothing Is Done With

After the high drama of last week, this episode proceeds at a more subdued pace—right up until the final scene, which comes off like a promo instead of a scene: Previously on Melrose Abbey. But truly,...

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Downton Abbey Season 4, Episode 5: Only the Foolish Are Foolhardy

“Look, I’m as unhappy about this storyline as you are.” SPOILERS BELOW. So here we are at episode 5—that’s episode 6 by UK reckoning, or if you’re watching via Amazon—more than halfway through the...

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Downton Abbey Season 4, Episode 6: Heartbreak to Flavor Our Puddings for...

“You do realize even Alfred gets more screen time than you do?” (UK / DVD  episode 7. Also, spoilers below.) Telegram! Robert has been summoned to America by Cora’s Horrible American Mother to assist...

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Downton Abbey Season 4, Episode 7: Ice Cream Should Sort It Out

Darling, I’m so glad you survived your time in the land of Prohibition. (UK / DVD episode 8. Also, spoilers below.) Proving it has its priorities firmly in place, this episode starts with the VIPs:...

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Downton Abbey Season 4, Episode 8: The London Season

My previous Downton Abbey recaps are here. Cousin Oliver’s big day If I enjoyed screencapping more, I would turn this into a fashion blog and do nothing but rhapsodize about this week’s costumes. What...

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Painted with woad, and howling

Searches for this phrase (minus the comma) keep popping up in my stats. It’s a Downton Abbey quote, Violet mocking Isobel: “I wonder you don’t just set fire to the Abbey and dance ’round it, painted...

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The Downton Countdown

Season 5 trailer for those who watch previews. Personally, I’m allergic to them. Today feels like the weekend and I keep having to remind myself it’s only Wednesday. Guess I’m a wee bit excited about...

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Downton Abbey Episode 5.3 Recap is Up at GeekMom

…and I have my theories.

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Thoughts Upon Reaching the Raspberry Cordial Scene in Episode Five of...

WARNING: THIS POST IS NOTHING BUT SPOILERS.  Okay, I tried. Give it a chance, I told myself. There’s merit in the idea of putting Anne’s brutal backstory onstage and taking an honest look at the grim...

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