The Glitter and the Gold
 

The Glitter and the Gold

by Consuelo Vanderbilt Balsan

This is the fascinating story of the American heiress, Consuelo Vanderbilt, who married the ninth Duke of Marlborough for anything but love in 1895. A very human story told with candor and objectivity. It will keep your interest from the first page to the last. Everybody who was anybody can be seen in these pages. From artists and writers to statesmen of the world - view her world from ... (read more)

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Miraye
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I have never read a memoir with such expressive ease shown in the writing. Consuelo is clearly an educated, intelligent and eloquent lady who lived quite a remarkable life. Anyone who was anybody in the late 19th, early 20th century was mentioned in these pages. A joy to read!

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