Sir Anthony Strallan is the most boring man in England. No one would ever guess he could be dashing or heroic, certainly not his unsuspecting and unhappy wife.
As Charles begins a new chapter in his life, he meets a woman who will change the entire course of his life within a matter of days. A romantic, thrill ride. Charles, Elsie, Daisy, Beryl, Bill, Richard, Isobel, Joseph and Robert all feature.
A sequel to "Alpine Interlude" which tells of the lives of the Bransons, the Crawleys, and the Schönborns during the Coronation Year of 1937, culminating with a visit by the Bransons and the Schönborns to Downton Abbey in December of that same year. But, nothing is quite what it seems. And while there are storm clouds abroad, there are also problems which are rather closer to home.
PROLOGUE - in 1935, Haunted by a past tragedy of which he was blamed by his family, a young adventurer searches an abandoned Gilded Age Manor in Newport, Rhode Island for a precious heirloom of the once Levinson family. But danger lurks around ever corner as he is hunted by Mercenaries hired by a former Ottoman Noblewoman to avenge her son who died long ago in Lady Mary's bed.
For Sybil, moving to Ireland means both marrying the man she loves and the freedom to live the way she wants. But she soon learns the difference between what she wants and what she needs. And most importantly, what she's willing to do for love.
Daisy Robinson or Juhua Luobinxun is the endearing princess of China and future Empress with a lust for knowledge on the world outside. William is a traveler and tradesman looking for a world beyond his own and studies culture to accomplish his life goals. The intimate bond between them is formed through the sharing of cultures and a few marks on the body of the princess.
Jezebel Cree is a sixteen year old girl chosen to go to the Cremdellad house. Hardly anyone gets to leave her poor village and she is both excited and scared. She makes many friends and enemies while in the new house. Jezebel discovers secrets about her family what the world used to be like. With two choices tearing her apart, soon she is forced to pick between love and loyalty.
A Roman Holiday AU Mary, Princess of Downton, runs away in the middle of a political tour of Europe. When Tom, an intrepid reporter, finds her wandering through Rome, sparks fly. But what will happen when Mary's duty to the crown threatens to pull them apart, and their lies crash down upon them? (Written for mimilestrange on Tumblr- xo darling)
A story of sarcasm and scarlet cloaks, of Black Knights and impossible quests, of moving on and finding love in the most unlikely of places. A Tom and Ruby story inspired by drabble prompts on tumblr. (Rating will go up as the story progresses!)
Set in an unnamed country, Edith is a foreign correspondent for The Sketch. She is kidnapped and threatened with death by insurgents, but a tall man in black comes to her rescue.
AU. The Crawley's have set off from England for the New World, but what does that mean for the 'savage' natives?
When Lady Mary Crawley unexpectedly tumbles into a Portal that sends her to the Enchanted Forest, she finds herself forced to team up with the most unlikely of allies: The notorious Captain Hook. Inspired by drabble prompts on tumblr.
"A Wheatfield with Cypresses is a forgery. A good one, but it's clearly not the original." The young restorer spotted the fake, the art thief spotted the girl. Theirs would be a thrilling journey. Andith.
Nine years after the end of the Irish Civil War, Tom and Sybil Branson, Matthew and Mary Crawley now earl and countess of Grantham, along with all their children embark on an eventful trip to the Continent of Europe. Mayhem ensues. Do please read and review.
Ilomenati seerees prezunts a case by too teens are sorvayving a ghost that hants them
Mr. Moseley is a time traveller that can prevent the Crawley family's beloved pup Isis from dying.
"Mr. Groves, he's been…" Anna trailed off, her hands gripping more tightly and her trembling becoming more violent than before. "He's...he's been eaten." /"Has he really? Well, quite an education for a gardener! I must say! What house? Perhaps I can write some references for…" / "No, Your Lordship, not Eton." The group brought their attention back to Anna. "Eaten. As in, devoured."
My contribution to Terriejane's tumblr challenge. John lives in the mountains, but when his friend Robert calls in a favor he reluctantly opens up his cabin to help an actress research a role for an upcoming movie. John isn't looking forward to it, but will that change when he meets Anna Smith? Right now it's just a one part stand alone, but that might change.
Downton Abbey, 1900. "Mary ? Qu'est-ce que tu fais ?" "Je vais voir le fantôme." Un fantôme ? A Downton ? Oh, après tout, toutes les vieilles demeures ont leur fantôme, et Downton Abbey est une très vieille demeure...
Lady Grantham can't seem to get over the loss of O'Brien but when she finds out her former maid has been stranded in India she decides she must find her and get her back. Starts out pretty K but the rating will go up to M in Ch. 2, 4 and beyond.
Yee-haw, Cowgals and Cowboys! Downton goes Western! This fic has it all - a mysterious murder, a snarky old lady mayor, a crooked deputy sheriff, and good-old fashioned vigilante justice! Saddle up and hang on tight, 'cause it's gonna be a wild ride!
Downton Abbey is falling apart, but the people inside still have stories. When two people come across the Abbey in a storm, the people inside- servants and family alike- have stories and memories they'd like to share. Everyone appears in this story, but most of the focus is on Mr. Carson/ Mrs. Hughes, Mrs. Crawley/ Dr. Clarkson, and Matthew/ Mary.
The countess and her lady's maid spend some time by the sea. Set some time around Series 2, I think. Rated T.