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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Award-winning journalist and New York Times best-selling author Meryl Gordon's Mrs. Astor Regrets: The Hidden Betrayals of a Family Beyond Reproach is "an even-handed and fascinating portrait of a wealthy family torn apart by money, jealousy, and emotional distance" (USA Today). The fate of Brooke Astor, the endearing philanthropist with the storied name, has generated worldwide headlines since her grandson Philip sued his father in 2006, alleging mistreatment of Brooke. And shortly after her death in 2007, Anthony Marshall, Mrs. Astor's only child, was indicted on charges of looting her estate. Rarely has there been a story with such an appealing heroine, conjuring up a world so nearly forgotten: a realm of lavish wealth and secrets of the sort that have engaged Americans from the era of Edith Wharton to the more recent days of Truman Capote and Vanity Fair. New York journalist Meryl Gordon has interviewed not only the elite of Brooke Astor's social circle, but also the large staff who cosseted and cared for Mrs. Astor during her declining years. The result is the behind-the-headlines story of the Astor empire's unraveling, filled with never-before-reported scenes. This powerful, poignant saga takes the reader inside the gilded gates of an American dynasty to tell of three generations' worth of longing and missed opportunities. Even in this territory of privilege, no riches can put things right once they've been torn asunder. Here is an American epic of the bonds of money, morality, and social position. "Gordon seems to have left no diary unread, no servant unsolicited, no socialite unturned.If tabloids are your monring cup of tea, this is your book."--New York Times Book Review. …

Paperback. Condition: Good. Award-winning journalist and New York Times best-selling author Meryl Gordon's Mrs. Astor Regrets: The Hidden Betrayals of a Family Beyond Reproach is "an even-handed and fascinating portrait of a wealthy family torn apart by money, jealousy, and emotional distance" (USA Today). The fate of Brooke Astor, the endearing philanthropist with the storied name, has generated worldwide headlines since her grandson Philip sued his father in 2006, alleging mistreatment of Brooke. And shortly after her death in 2007, Anthony Marshall, Mrs. Astor's only child, was indicted on charges of looting her estate. Rarely has there been a story with such an appealing heroine, conjuring up a world so nearly forgotten: a realm of lavish wealth and secrets of the sort that have engaged Americans from the era of Edith Wharton to the more recent days of Truman Capote and Vanity Fair. New York journalist Meryl Gordon has interviewed not only the elite of Brooke Astor's social circle, but also the large staff who cosseted and cared for Mrs. Astor during her declining years. The result is the behind-the-headlines story of the Astor empire's unraveling, filled with never-before-reported scenes. This powerful, poignant saga takes the reader inside the gilded gates of an American dynasty to tell of three generations' worth of longing and missed opportunities. Even in this territory of privilege, no riches can put things right once they've been torn asunder. Here is an American epic of the bonds of money, morality, and social position. "Gordon seems to have left no diary unread, no servant unsolicited, no socialite unturned.If tabloids are your monring cup of tea, this is your book."--New York Times Book Review.…

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Hardback. Condition: Very Good. UPDATED WITH NEW MATERIAL FROM INSIDE THE BROK ASTOR TRIAL An even-handed and fascinating portrait of a wealthy family torn apart by money, jealousy, and emotional distance. USA Today Spellbinding. Town & Country The fate of Brooke Astor, the endearing philanthropist with the storied name, has generated worldwide headlines since her grandson Philip sued his father, Anthony Marshall, in 2006, alleging mistreatment of Brooke. Shortly after her death in 2007, Anthony was indicted on charges of looting her estate. In Mrs. Astor Regrets, Meryl Gordon interviewed not only the elite of Mrs. Astor's social circle but also the large staff who cared for her during her declining years. The result is the behind-the-headlines story of the Astor empire s unraveling, a powerful, poignant saga thattakes the reader inside the gilded gates of an American dynasty. Mrs. Astor Regretstells three generations worth of longing and missed opportunitiesandis filled withsecrets of the sort that have engaged Americans from the era of Edith Wharton to the more recent days of Truman Capote. Itis an American epic of the bonds of money, morality, and social position. But even in this territory of utmost privilege, no riches can put things right once they've been torn asunder.Gordon seems to have left no diary unread, no servant unsolicited, no socialite, unturned. . . . If the tabloids are your morning cup of tea, this is your book. New York Times Book Review [O]ne riveting read. People MERYL GORDON is a magazine journalist who has written for New York, the New York Times Magazine, Vanity Fair, Elle, Marie Claire, More, and others. Currently the director of magazine writing at NYU's Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute, Meryl lives in New York with her husband, Walter Shapiro.www.merylgordon.com.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. UPDATED WITH NEW MATERIAL FROM INSIDE THE BROK ASTOR TRIAL An even-handed and fascinating portrait of a wealthy family torn apart by money, jealousy, and emotional distance. USA Today Spellbinding. Town & Country The fate of Brooke Astor, the endearing philanthropist with the storied name, has generated worldwide headlines since her grandson Philip sued his father, Anthony Marshall, in 2006, alleging mistreatment of Brooke. Shortly after her death in 2007, Anthony was indicted on charges of looting her estate. In Mrs. Astor Regrets, Meryl Gordon interviewed not only the elite of Mrs. Astor's social circle but also the large staff who cared for her during her declining years. The result is the behind-the-headlines story of the Astor empire s unraveling, a powerful, poignant saga thattakes the reader inside the gilded gates of an American dynasty. Mrs. Astor Regretstells three generations worth of longing and missed opportunitiesandis filled withsecrets of the sort that have engaged Americans from the era of Edith Wharton to the more recent days of Truman Capote. Itis an American epic of the bonds of money, morality, and social position. But even in this territory of utmost privilege, no riches can put things right once they've been torn asunder.Gordon seems to have left no diary unread, no servant unsolicited, no socialite, unturned. . . . If the tabloids are your morning cup of tea, this is your book. New York Times Book Review [O]ne riveting read. People MERYL GORDON is a magazine journalist who has written for New York, the New York Times Magazine, Vanity Fair, Elle, Marie Claire, More, and others. Currently the director of magazine writing at NYU's Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute, Meryl lives in New York with her husband, Walter Shapiro.www.merylgordon.com.…

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Hardback. Condition: Good. An in-depth biography of the socialite, political hostess, crusading feminist and United States envoy to Luxembourg, Perle Mesta, from New York Times bestselling author Meryl Gordon.

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. An in-depth biography of the socialite, political hostess, crusading feminist and United States envoy to Luxembourg, Perle Mesta, from New York Times bestselling author Meryl Gordon.

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Hardback. Condition: Fair. Born in 1906, Huguette Clark grew up in her family's 121-room Beaux Arts mansion in New York and was one of the leading celebrities of her day. Her father William Andrews Clark, was a copper magnate, the second richest man in American, and not above bribing his way into the Senate. Huguette attended the coronation of King George V. And at twenty-two with a personal fortune of $50 million to her name, she married a Princeton man and childhood friend William MacDonald Gower. Two-years later the couple divorced. After a series of failed romances, Huguette began to withdraw from society--first living with her mother in a kind of Grey Gardens isolation then as a modern-day Miss Havisham, spending her days in a vast apartment overlooking Central Park, eating crackers and watching The Flintstones with only servants for company.All her money and all her real estate could not protect her in her later life from being manipulated by shady hangers-on and hospitals that were only too happy to admit (and bill) a healthy woman. But what happened to Huguette that turned a vivacious, young socialite into a recluse? And what was her life like inside that gilded, copper cage.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. Born in 1906, Huguette Clark grew up in her family's 121-room Beaux Arts mansion in New York and was one of the leading celebrities of her day. Her father William Andrews Clark, was a copper magnate, the second richest man in American, and not above bribing his way into the Senate. Huguette attended the coronation of King George V. And at twenty-two with a personal fortune of $50 million to her name, she married a Princeton man and childhood friend William MacDonald Gower. Two-years later the couple divorced. After a series of failed romances, Huguette began to withdraw from society--first living with her mother in a kind of Grey Gardens isolation then as a modern-day Miss Havisham, spending her days in a vast apartment overlooking Central Park, eating crackers and watching The Flintstones with only servants for company.All her money and all her real estate could not protect her in her later life from being manipulated by shady hangers-on and hospitals that were only too happy to admit (and bill) a healthy woman. But what happened to Huguette that turned a vivacious, young socialite into a recluse? And what was her life like inside that gilded, copper cage.…

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Condition: Fair. [ No Hassle 30 Day Returns ][ Ships Daily ] [ Underlining/Highlighting: NONE ] [ Writing: NONE ] [ Edition: First ] damaged/bent cover Publisher: Mariner Books Pub Date: 10/22/2009 Binding: Paperback Pages: 368 First edition.

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Condition: good. Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly. …