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The glitter and the gold : the American duchess-in her own words

Title
The glitter and the gold : the American duchess-in her own words / Consuelo Vanderbilt Balsan.
Author
Balsan, Consuelo Vanderbilt.
Publication
New York : St. Martin's Press, 2012.

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Description
xiv, 290 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations; 22 cm
Summary
The life story of the American heiress and Duchess of Marlborough, whose experiences inspired the character of Downtown Abby's Lady Grantham, describes her arranged marriage, her observations of the intricate hierarchy of her home in Blenheim Palace, and her encounters with famous historical figures.
Subjects
Genre/Form
Biographies.
Note
  • "First published in Great Britain by George Mann Books"--Title page verso.
  • Includes index.
Contents
The world of my youth -- A debutante of the '90s -- A marriage of convenience -- Mistress of Blenheim Palace -- Red carpet and protocol -- The queen is dead, long live the king! -- Deed of separation -- A new life unfolds -- A marriage of love -- Lou Sueil: friends and neighbours -- Saint Georges-Motel: peaceful summers -- A corner of France, 1940.
Call Number
JFD 12-6248
ISBN
  • 9781250017185
  • 1250017181
LCCN
  • 2012028275
  • 40021454163
OCLC
778422534
Author
Balsan, Consuelo Vanderbilt.
Title
The glitter and the gold : the American duchess-in her own words / Consuelo Vanderbilt Balsan.
Imprint
New York : St. Martin's Press, 2012.
Edition
1st U.S. ed.
Type of Content
text
Type of Medium
unmediated
Type of Carrier
volume
Chronological Term
1900-1999
Other Standard Identifier
40021454163
Research Call Number
JFD 12-6248
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