From Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes comes BELGRAVIA, the captivating story of a secret that unravels behind the doors of Victorian London’s grandest postcode. Revealed in serialised instalments with twists and turns and cliff-hanger endings, episodes are delivered directly to your device each week. You can read each episode, or listen to the audio narrated by Juliet Stevenson, or switch between the two. Download now to read or listen to Episode 1 for free.
The BELGRAVIA app includes exclusive features: a family tree that grows as you progress through the story and a map of the streets of 1840s Belgravia where you can see inside the sumptuous homes of our characters. Meet the social-climbing Trenchards who’ve made their money in trade and the Brockenhursts, a family from the highest echelons of Britain’s aristocracy, and discover the ties which bind them.
In every episode the bonus features are signalled in subtle blue text – videos, photos, illustrations, music and historical insight into this great time of change. Sections of text can be highlighted and favourited to be shared with friends and family. Purchased episodes include both the chapter text and audio edition read by award-winning actor Juliet Stevenson.
The app includes the text and audio editions of Episode 1: Dancing Into Battle where, on the eve of the Battle of Waterloo, the Duchess of Richmond threw a magnificent ball in Brussels for the Duke of Wellington. Just after midnight, word came that Napoleon had unexpectedly crossed the border and Wellington and his troops were called immediately to prepare for war. Many of the officers died on the battlefield, still in the dress uniforms they had worn to the ball.
At the ball are James and Anne Trenchard and their beautiful daughter Sophia, who has caught the eye of Edmund Bellasis, the son and heir of the Brockenhurst dynasty. Something takes place that has a seismic effect on all their lives and twenty-five years later, when the two families are settled in the newly-developed Belgravia, the consequences of this terrible secret still resonate. Behind the doors of these magnificent new houses lies a web of gossip and intrigue.
Download Julian Fellowes’s BELGRAVIA and begin your adventure . . .
Julian Fellowes's Belgravia Positive Reviews
Awful, simply awfulUPDATED REVIEW AFTER DELETING AND REINSTALLING APP: Same login as website now works. New chapters have downloaded. Everything seems to work. To get to login, you first have to click through on episodes and then it will prompt you to login. I still don't like that I can't seem to find an easier way to flip thru a chapter other than a page at a time. Also, the audio player works on the app, which I couldn't get to work thru the website. Pretty good story and I like to listen in the car after I've read the chapter!
BEFORE DELETING APP: Same problems as everybody else. App won't open properly after update. Chapters aren't loading. Unfortunately the website isn't much better. Too bad, it's a pretty good story and cool concept..GkacijVersion: 1.0.4
Great story, and the app is much betterThis app changed for the better. It had a lot of problems when it first appeared but they seem to have fixed them all. Great story, solid app..NagisuVersion: 1.0.10
App doesn't work wellI'm enjoying the storyline, when I can get to it! The episodes take a long time to download, there is no bookmark function, and the pages are very "sticky" -- almost impossible to turn. So if I leave an episode in the middle, when I come back, I have to spend minutes trying to turn the very difficult pages to wherever I left off. The app doesn't seem to hold a history of where you last were. Very primitive compared to most e-books.
Too bad because the story is fun, the concept is great, and the digital features fascinating..JoodypoodyVersion: 1.0.6
Great Story terrible Reader AppIm loving the story, but, wow, that is one terrible reader/audio Player App.!! It won't remember your place, makes you sign back in every time you come back, and jumps to the end of a chapter when you press the fast forward. I wish the most-excellent author would just give the book over to Audible or a talented podcaster app that knows how to handle such things already. The story is worth the struggle though. It's best to plan to read each chapter completely in one setting to avoid frustration with the app..LynnsheilaVersion: 1.0.6
Synching devicesLike Paul, I am reviewing the app. I haven’t yet started to read the book.
The various bits of extra info (maps, family tree, etc) are nicely done. The one concern I have is that the info about this app talks about synchronizing across devices but it isn’t clear how to do that. Once I had registered on my iPhone, I couldn’t find a way to use that same registration on my iPad. So now I have 2 accounts for Belgravia. I’m guessing that will mean that I can only read it on one without paying for it twice. Sigh....Peggy MundellVersion: 1.0.2
BelgraviaI haven't started reading the book yet but am downloading the chapters as they become available. Sometimes it works ok but more time is just stalls on downloading or updating. Very disappointed, need to fix the glitches..Pd 183Version: 1.0.7
Great start! Some bugs to work out, thoughLove the story!
Some suggestions:
I would be grateful if you would include some additional maps:
One of Europe with the countries marked.
One of Belgium with every location mentioned in the story line.
Plus,
if no one has mentioned it, the adjustment for the font size won't stay and many times does not function. Difficult for those of us who need a larger size.
Thank you!.NickcinnVersion: 1.0.3
What fun!As soon as I read about this, I had to download it! As soon as I downloaded it, I had to read it! What fun! So much more than a book. I can't wait for the next installment!.Pepper9982Version: 1.0.2
Great Story, App Getting BetterEnjoying the storyline & characters. The app is getting easier to use..PSinCaliVersion: 1.0.4
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Julian Fellowes's Belgravia Negative Reviews
Love/HateLove the story and bonus features, but the app doesn't work right. When listening in the audible format, it takes you back to where you started when you have to pause it. And the there is no way to fast-forward it except in 15-second increments. That is way too slow when you have been listening for even a half-hour, and then have to fast-forward to where you left off. If you've been listening longer, it's even worse..L. A. S.Version: 1.0.10
Completely frustratingLove the story. It's amazing. But the app is awful. Every time I sign in to continue reading after this last update, my place is lost and randomly put in to the middle of the first episode. It's frustrating to scroll through and try to find my place every time I want to continue reading..NinneycVersion: 1.0.10
Love the ideaEvery time I return to reading the book the app brings me back to the very 1st page of the book. There is no way to move forward through the section except 1 page at a time..Lucy3dVersion: 1.0.10
Has potentialI like all the features this app has but it won't let me purchase the next episode. I can't get past episode 1..JessdewVersion: 1.0.10
App no longer works after updateGreat story, but the app is no longer working on my iPad. The home screen comes up and there is no way to navigate anywhere else. Impossible to see first chapter and no way to buy the series. Please fix before you lose all of your readers and potential customers! Update: deleted the app and reloaded it. Now it is working again. Still slow to turn pages and it is easy to accidentally highlight a section on the page and then it locks up until you de-highlight it. My mother in law can't use it because it is too slow and she keeps trying to turn the page and it gets too far ahead. Needs book mark option..Talking PointsVersion: 1.0.3
App not worthy of a downloadFirst, I've waited several weeks to write of my disappointments with this app, hoping that the app writer would have cleaned up the bugs by now.
Certain things don't work (such as the videos for a couple of chapter two bonus features).
Certain features are completely missing, such as being able to use the scroll bar when listening to the audio. There appears to be a scroll bar, but it is just a tease: it's not really there....you can see how many minutes you are in to the audio, and how many minutes are left, but you can only advance or rewind in 15 second increments.
However, the most annoying feature of this app is that it is constantly requiring that you log in and there is no way to save one's log in credentials on the app. (I also have Belgravia booked marked in Safari, and my log-in credentials auto-fill). For this last reason, I am deleting the app and will be using the Safari website to listen to the story in the future..Tmg in pdxVersion: 1.0.4
Love the story, annoyed with appThe app has been updated a few times, so I won't recall past problems. My current issue is with the links to additional information within the story - they aren't working for me. Only once have I been able to click on and see the photo and short note. Also, "Bonus Features" only shows me the content from Episode 1, none of the other chapters. So far, the most recent version of the app has been keeping me logged in and finding my place in the text. I just wish all aspects would be functioning properly so I can fully enjoy it!.LisanthonyVersion: 1.0.5
Kills batteryVery recently I had noticed my battery draining fast and was worried my phone was dying. Last night I charged my phone to 100% and went to bed after listening to the audio version for 15 minutes. When I woke, my phone was dead. Belgravia was the only open app on my phone. I usually swipe all closed each night. It was then that I realized my battery issues directly correspond to my use of the app. It's as if it is constantly running in the background at full force. In addition to all of the other horrible app problems (which everyone else has detailed in full here) it's a battery eater..Fairfax ReaderVersion: 1.0.8
DisappointedFirst off the story is great. The app is such a cool idea. Unfortunately the app has some problems, first off it's hard to figure out how to pay for the episodes, you can't just buy them from the app you have to go on the website. Secondly if I exit the app it logs me off and doesn't save where I am in the book and the pages take so long to turn taking forever for me to find my spot. Instead of the app acting as a cool medium to read the book on it is more of a hindrance, at this point I would rather just read it on the kindle app..Indie Kid 101Version: 1.0.4
Confusing app -- I can't buy the product!I have the app but cannot figure out out how to buy subscription or even how to purchase single episodes. The website had a place to buy, but it wanted to charge me in pounds sterling with a bank fee (I'm in the USA.) I tried reading the help and FAQ at the website, to no avail. I've used computers for 35 years and apps for 7 years and have never run across anything so curious in set up. For days I've been trying to give them my money, but there doesn't seem to be a way. What am I missing??.CfbonVersion: 1.0.5
Bugs Bugs BugsI won't give this one star like everyone else, but not much better right now. An ambitious project for sure, but not close to ironed out. Had to delete and then reinstall after update. Also, if you log in and then close app, you have to relog in and your reading progress is lost. You have no way to jump quickly to different areas of chapter, you have to swipe through every page. Story seems passably interesting to start, but the app is just awful..PgsbiiVersion: 1.0.3
Why oh why won't this app work?I got the app the first day it was available. Every time I try to listen to a new episode I have a problem but can eventually listen to the chapter. But today, chapter 7 was released. The app has said "downloading" since last night. During the day today I got a notification on my phone saying it was available. I tried as soon as I got home from work. Still downloading!! Ugh!! I am a huge fan but so frustrated that this app won't work. Not a good reflection of Julian Fellow's brand. PLEASE FIX THIS!!!.DoggrlVersion: 1.0.7
Good story. Terrible app.Have gotten into the habit of deleting the app, then reinstalling it just to get past all of the stuff that goes amok every time I open it.
Doesn't remember my login anyway, so why not?
Please fix this.
So frustrating to have to log in every time, then realize that it doesn't remember where I was in the story. Downloads overwhelm it, and I have a feeling that the past episodes are lurking somewhere in memory, bogging down the whole thing..Hildegaard von bingenVersion: 1.0.6
BugsI registered on a laptop and then downloaded the app to my iPad. Instead of a sign-in button, I only see a register button. I can still click to read the first episode and the app seems to know that I started on another device. But I can't turn the pages either backward or forward -- swiping doesn't work, nor tapping, nor anything else. Frustrating start..Love Mah JongVersion: 1.0.2
App still needs workI'm glad the flashing login screen bug has been fixed, along with other fixes, but I wish you didn't have to login every time you want to read the book. Please fix. Also, the page turning is very clunky. I guess I was spoiled using a kindle and iBook apps - this reader is not even close. I do like the links and "extras"..Been hadVersion: 1.0.4
Good Idea, Bad AppPretty annoying to have to log back in every time I use the app. Because of this, I lose my place in the story if I stop reading halfway through an episode. Takes me forever to find where I left off. I've also had issues downloading episodes and having the app crash on me. Good example of bad tech destroying a good idea..EjstenzVersion: 1.0.7
What is wrong?I have downloaded the app, downloaded the upgrade, and have wasted countless minutes typing in my user ID and password again and again and again, and NOTHING happens. Can't get in. Can't purchase episodes. NOTHING. Additionally, there is no customer support access. I have lost my interest in Julian Fellowes and Belgravia. He needs either a better publisher and/or app writer. Finished with Julian Fellowes and Belgravia..Bluemoon10011Version: 1.0.4
FrustratingUpdated the app then I had to delete and reinstall in order to get the home page to stop flashing and now the next episodes, which I purchased, will not download. Reading on the website is equally frustrating since it takes a while for the next page to load. Please fix this app so that I can read the book that I paid for!.SdstitcherVersion: 1.0.3
Poor performing appThe app operation is very poor. I would have rather paid more and read on kindle. Please place a bookmark function. Also unable to increase font size on iPad, will not respond to touch. Page turning very slow. Otherwise story seems catching, just don't stop reading episode or you need to find spot all over again.
Please repair the mechanics..SuestelleVersion: 1.0.8
Ok story, PIA appDownloads are not occurring on time and no way to prompt them. Page turning is awkward and slow. Can only read it in portrait view, not landscape. Little additional detail features are nice.
Is it just me or are the chapters short?
I know serials were all the rage back in the day, but I think I prefer a full "book"..Auntie M No CAVersion: 1.0.8
Love the story, hate the appIf I didn't like the story so much I would've just abandoned it, the app is so frustrating. You always have to uninstall it and reinstall it, log in multiple times, the bonus features don't work properly, it can't keep your place, the audio version has large gaps.. I could go on. A very frustrating user experience..Redwhine99Version: 1.0.8
Unusable after updateThe first episode made me ready for the next so I subscribed. I was unable to use it on multiple devices as indicated and after the update that was supposed to correct that, nothing would load. A complete disappointment and if I could return for a refund, I would. The story holds my interest but the app is a complete disappointment..Suesue530Version: 1.0.8
Good story, bad appThe app does not remember where you left off reading, so unless you have time to finish a chapter don't bother starting as you will have to try to manually figure out where you left off next time you pick it up. Wish I had known this before I bought the whole book, then I would have stopped at just one episode..LkbsideVersion: 1.0.7
About the appCan't leave the app or the audio stops, can't lock the phone or audio stops. Can't read the text at the same time or audio stops. Can't change narration speed. Just normal things that other audiobook apps have that this needs to fix. Looking forward to the story..Lucyhenley115Version: 1.0.2
Good book. Horrible appApp interface is horrible. Requires constant signing in, slow downloads, doesn't save location, poor baby interface. Just a real pain. After 4 chapters I finally purchased all the chapters in Apple Books. The "features" in the app (embedded links with additional info) are just not worth the pain of the app itself. Epic failure..BresVersion: 1.0.8
Worst app ever, seriouslyWell, my latest issue is that all my downloads are GONE. But that's the tip of the iceberg. It doesn't remember password, it doesn't remember where you are in the chapter sobyoubhave to scroll ahead to find your place. Whoever wrote this should be ashamed of themselves and Julian Fellowes should have tested this before releasing it. Too bad, too, because I like the story..BeaFly823Version: 1.0.8
Won't open after updateThis app needed updating badly - wasn't syncing between devices, if you registered online you couldn't log in on the app. They apparently fixed these items with today's update, but now the app won't open. Not sure I want to buy a subscription if there are no guarantees that this app is going to work..Bubster12Version: 1.0.3
Very Poor ExperienceSo many problems with this app, including that listening to the audio requires me to leave the screen turned on! I was excited about the concept of the book: the serialization and multimedia approach, especially. The execution leaves much to be desired, however..Joe BolinVersion: 1.0.3
UghI had high hopes for this app to become a bridge from written literature into audio using the modern tech at our fingertips. What a disappointment! The appointment IS TERRIBLE. I am interested is seeing if the story gets better too. Hoping the app will do the same... in time. COME ON DEVELOPERS. This could be better. Go for it already!.JenrocketVersion: 1.0.7
UselessThis app is useless if you actually want to read the book. The episodes only get as far as "downloading." Also I'm not sure why it's so difficult to make a chapter available on the date listed rather than the day after.Stefro89Version: 1.0.7
Bad appIf Julian Fellows ever puts out another book, especially one that releases chapters weekly, I won't read it unless the app greatly improves. It requires constant sign ins, pages are slow to turn, it doesn't remember where I left off. It actually took the joy out of reading the story..LkaemandVersion: 1.0.8
Book is good, app is clunkyWhen I dive into a book, I really dive into it. So it's disappointing when I login to the app and overnight it still has yet to download the next episodes. Reading on my laptop is uncomfortable but it seems to be the only way I can read this series..Jpwalker2008975Version: 1.0.3
Frustrating appThis app is so glitchy it's affecting what should be a good story. The episodes don't download properly. I'm constantly getting kicked off the app. The episodes don't download on the day they are suppose to. I wish I could give negative stars for this app..CelinabrievaVersion: 1.0.8
DisappointedApp doesn't work at all. Even deleted and loaded it up again. Tried to purchase subscription and got error message. I was really excited about the project but clearly these bugs are very very disappointing..Tennismaster2217Version: 1.0.3
Terribly disappointingThe app is as disappointing as Wellington's marriage. I have so looked forward to reading Julian Fellowes book, but I can't get it to load. The a freezes consistently and gets stuck in the first episode. Please debug so I can find out what will happen with the Trenchards!.SportsgalVersion: 1.0.3
Nothing after Chapter 1Update won't open. Before update, wouldn't show episodes 2 & 3 despite release date past. Can't pay for any more episodes if app won't work (and don't feel like bothering with other sources)..TraiLionVersion: 1.0.8
Great story, poor deliveryEverytime a new episode is released I have to redownload the app in order to read the episode. The newest update won't allow me to access the most recent episode. Perhaps they will get it right before the finale..TnPickleVersion: 1.0.8
Buggy App Never Completely WorksLogin issues were never resolved. Web version and app have different release dates for chapters 2 and 3. Now the latest update to the app doesn't load. So very disappointed!.R9m5f7Version: 1.0.3
A TravestyWhat a terrible app! The story might possibly be good if one could even read it! Flashing screen, slow loading, slow page turns. Perfectly horrible implementation. Have you people ever heard of User Testing?.CalmdogsVersion: 1.0.3
Terrible appApp will not keep me signed in. No way to keep episodes from past weeks and no way to tell the app to sync and retrieve the newest weeks episode. Would greatly prefer reading this via Kindle..Shadowhawk72Version: 1.0.8
DisappointedApple still does not work even after update very disappointed but like the version through the website.ChinkopVersion: 1.0.3
Good book, frustrating app.The book is a lot of fun. The app is pretty frustrating – logs out in between uses, doesn't properly bookmark your location (especially between devices), doesn't switch usually between text and audio. I would prefer a traditional book or audiobook..MstreifferVersion: 1.0.10
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