Downton Abbey Fans: Meet Niece Of Series Creator At Ocean County Library Saturday

It is the most-watched PBS drama series in history, after more than 26 million people in the US tuned in during the program’s eight-week broadcast season in 2014.

And now, local fans of the PBS drama series “Downton Abbey” will have a chance to share in all its Edwardian glory during a Friends of the Ocean County Library fundraising event this Saturday, Jan. 24.

The Friends will present Jessica Fellowes, author of the Downton Abbey Companion Books, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the library’s headquarters branch, 101 Washington St., Toms River.

Jessica Fellowes is the niece of Lord Julian Fellowes, creator and writer of “Downton Abbey.” She has written three official companion books to the Emmy-award winning show, including her latest, “A Year in the Life of Downton Abbey: Seasonal Celebrations, Traditions and Recipes,” that was released in October.

The book features behind-the-scenes details, sumptuous on-set photographs, historical recipes, seasonal celebrations and traditions, as well as a review of the characters and plotlines, many of which were inspired by her family, she said.

General admission tickets, costing $35, are still available and will include a presentation and book signing by Jessica Fellowes. VIP tickets are sold out.

Copies of all three of her books will be available for sale at the event.

For information about ticket availability, call the library at 732-349-6200.

A complete listing of the day’s events is available on the Ocean County Library’s website. Period dress is encouraged for those attending the event but it is not required.