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RELAX: NO SPOILERS IN THIS BLOG 
On Sunday, January 6, season 3 of Downton Abbey premiered in the U.S. Many of you, like me, have been waiting months and months for it to resume. We’ve had to carefully avoid any spoilers from over the pond, where it was already showing, and we had to watch the first and second seasons again in preparation.
Some of you are wondering what all the fuss is about. That’s easy.
1. The Clothes
Lady Mary, LadyEdith, and Lady Sybil wear fabulous clothes.
2. The on-again-off-again love affair between Lady Mary and Matthew Crawley is riveting and often surprising. It doesn’t hurt that Dan Stevens, who plays our hero, is easy on the eyes.
3. The conflicts dealing with the servants below stairs are just as fascinating as those dealing with the gentry. In fact, sometimes they’re even more interesting. Love, hate, money, scandal, treachery, murder…that’s what makes Downton Abbey so popular.
Are you watching Downton Abbey? If not, why not? If so, what do you like about it? Warn us if you include any spoliers!
I’ll give away TWO ARCs of my next book, IF YOU GIVE A RAKE A RUBY, to readers who comment!
Jan 12th
2013
9:14 pm
librarypat@comcast.net Said:
I saw a few episodes the first season and liked it. However, it conflicted with what other family members wanted to watch. It is just the type of program I enjoy. I need to find a way to watch the previous shows and catch up with this season. A second TV would help.
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Jan 13th
2013
2:25 pm
Shana Said:
Librarypat, you definitely need a second TV. My husband and I have always had two because no one but him can watch that much sports.
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Jan 12th
2013
9:21 pm
Susan Said:
Love Downton. The time period 1912-1920′s was a time of change throughout the world. The clothes & jewelry & scenery are fabulous. I love the Lady Mary & Mathew & Anna & Bates storylines. Maggie Smith’s Violet is a hoot–my husband enjoys her commentary. I am glad that Lady Sybil and Tom have returned…and am curious about Lady Edith’s wedding the weekend.
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Jan 13th
2013
2:26 pm
Shana Said:
I’m curious about Lady Edith’s wedding, too, Susan. I’m also curious about the marriage. She really pushed for it. Will she be happy?
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Jan 12th
2013
10:34 pm
Diane Peterson Said:
Loved it from the first show. It is a soap opera in a castle with great clothes! Yum!
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Jan 13th
2013
2:27 pm
Shana Said:
Exactly, Diane!
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Jan 12th
2013
11:35 pm
Lorelei Said:
I haven’t been able to watch it yet, I prefer reading books, but I have decided to give it a try! It seems I’m missing out on a great series! Will let you know
. Thanks for the chance to win a copy of IYGARAR!
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Jan 13th
2013
2:27 pm
Shana Said:
You’re welcome, Lorelei. Let us know what you think.
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Jan 13th
2013
1:43 am
Linda Said:
No, I’m afraid I don’t watch it but that’s because I rarely watch anything on tv other than the news & sports (tennis!). My dad doesn’t let anyone else take over the tv remote!
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Jan 13th
2013
2:28 pm
Shana Said:
Linda, my dad was the same way. My husband is a bit possessive too. You have to get your dad watching it!
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Jan 13th
2013
3:47 am
Stefanie D Said:
No, I don’t watch it. I prefer reading books to watching television.
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Jan 13th
2013
2:28 pm
Shana Said:
I do, too, Stefanie, but Downton is pretty good.
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Jan 13th
2013
7:11 am
Kaye Whitney Said:
I started to watch Downton Abbey after many authors commented about it. I like it because of the elegant ambiance and reserved nature of the characters.
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Jan 13th
2013
2:28 pm
Shana Said:
Kaye, I agree. It’s almost more about what they don’t say.
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Jan 13th
2013
8:12 am
Turophile Said:
Just watched it the first time last week. Enjoyed the acting, the drama. Plan to watch more.
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Jan 13th
2013
2:29 pm
Shana Said:
Great! I hope you like it, Turophile.
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Jan 13th
2013
6:13 pm
Sophie Grant Said:
My hubby gets into the show even more than me! He loves the edginess of it and is intrigued with the way they lived back then. He wouldn’t have been interested years ago but because I always rattle on about the Regency period, he can’t help but become intrigued with it all. Season 3 hasn’t started in Australia yet, very soon though!
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Jan 13th
2013
9:42 pm
Shana Said:
Sophie, Ultimate Sportsfan likes it too. I don’t think he likes it more than me, but he doesn’t want to miss it!
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Jan 18th
2013
8:35 am
Callie Cuddy Said:
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Jan 18th
2013
8:51 am
Shana Said:
I started watching it late, too, Callie. I don’t watch much TV, but this show is fun!
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Jan 19th
2013
11:05 am
Karen H in NC Said:
I’ve watched the program from day one and won’t miss a single episode. Season 3 is stacking up to be maybe the best season yet. Love the costumes. Love the characters, both upstairs and downstairs. Love the abbey and the cars! Can you tell I’m a fan? FREE MR. BATES!
Oh, and thanks for the giveaway!
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