{"product_id":"american-duchess-a-novel-of-consuelo-vanderbilt","title":"American Duchess: A Novel of Consuelo Vanderbilt","description":"Before there was Meghan Markle, there was Consuelo Vanderbilt, the original American Duchess. Perfect for readers of Jennifer Robson and lovers of Downton Abbey.\nIn this compelling work of biographical fiction, Karen Harper tells the tale of Consuelo Vanderbilt, her \"The Wedding of the Century\" to the Duke of Marlborough, and her quest to find meaning behind \"the glitter and the gold.\"\nOn a cold November day in 1895, a carriage approaches St Thomas Episcopal Church on New York City’s Fifth Avenue. Massive crowds surge forward, awaiting their glimpse of heiress Consuelo Vanderbilt. Just 18, the beautiful bride has not only arrived late, but in tears, yet her marriage to the aloof Duke of Marlborough proceeds. Bullied into the wedding by her indomitable mother, Alva, Consuelo loves another. But a deal was made, trading some of the vast Vanderbilt wealth for a title and prestige, and Consuelo, bred to obey, realizes she must make the best of things.\nAt Blenheim Palace, the site of her arranged marriage, Consuelo is confronted with an overwhelming list of duties, including producing an \"heir and a spare,\" but her relationship with the duke quickly disintegrates. Consuelo finds an inner strength, charming everyone from debutantes to diplomats including Winston Churchill, as she fights for women’s suffrage. And when she takes a scandalous leap, can she hope to attain love at last…?\nFrom the dawning of the opulent Gilded Age, to the battles of the Second World War, this sweeping historical romance, American Duchess is a riveting tale of one woman’s quest to attain independence―at any price.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0062748335\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: 31UI56002WCG_ns\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Harper, Karen\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42747192311869,"sku":"31UI56002WCG_ns","price":5.83,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/0062748335-0.jpg?v=1764103963","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/american-duchess-a-novel-of-consuelo-vanderbilt","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}