The glitter and the gold
Subtitle: the American duchess-in her own words
By: Consuelo Vanderbilt Balsan
Edition: 1st U.S. ed.
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Published: 2012
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 290
ISBN-13: 9781250017185; 9781250017192
Subjects: Social life and customs
Description: 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.
Notes: "First published in Great Britain by George Mann Books"--T.p. verso.

Includes index.
Table of contents: title: The world of my youth; title: A debutante of the '90s; title: A marriage of convenience; title: Mistress of Blenheim Palace; title: Red carpet and protocol; title: The queen is dead, long live the king!; title: Deed of separation; title: A new life unfolds; title: A marriage of love; title: Lou Sueil: friends and neighbours; title: Saint Georges-Motel: peaceful summers; title: A corner of France, 1940.