History & Area Studies / World History / European History
The Illegitimate Heiress Who Saved Highclere Castle: Almina's Untold Story
Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey: The Lost Legacy of Highclere Castle
Discover the true story behind Downton Abbey. Almina, the illegitimate daughter of a Rothschild banking titan, married the 5th Earl of Carnarvon and single-handedly rescued Highclere Castle from ruin. From transforming the estate into a pioneering WWI hospital with holistic care and life-saving Thomas splints to funding the discovery of King Tutankhamun's tomb, her legacy is one of wealth, war, and wonder. Author Fiona Carnarvon reveals how Almina's fortune and vision preserved a dynasty. Watch to uncover the explosive secrets of the real Downton.
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