Consuelo And Alva Vanderbilt: The Story of a Daughter And a Mother in the Gilded Age - Brossura

Stuart, Amanda Mackenzie

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ISBN 10: 0060938250 ISBN 13: 9780060938253

Casa editrice: Perennial, 2007

Riassunto

The colorful story of the Vanderbilt women, Consuelo and her mother Alva, describes their lurid adventures on both sides of the Atlantic and how their intriguing relationship unfolded during an age of callousness, ambition, and material excess. Reader's Guide available. Reprint. 30,000 first printing.

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Recensione:

“Riveting . . . [An] excellent biography . . . Mackenzie Stuart narrates with an elegance equal to her subject’s.” (Francine du Plessix Gray, New York Times Book Review)

“Impeccably researched . . . Mackenzie Stuart’s history marshals an impressive trove of primary documents.” (The New Yorker)

“Mackenzie Stuart has skillfully integrated a great deal of research... and she gives a rich sense of both women.” (Washington Post Book World)

“[A] fascinating dual biography.” (Elle)

“A saga of transatlantic maneuvers worthy of Henry James or Edith Wharton.” (Kirkus Reviews)

“Book lovers, Anglophiles and social historians alike will find much to please them in this fine, well-researched biography.” (Virginian Pilot)

“[A] deftly contextualized account.” (Vogue)

“An intimate look at two women whose lives reveal changing social patterns. Just fascinating.” (USA Today)

“Skilfully and sympathetically told. . . . Brilliant.” (Antonia Fraser, The Times (London))

“A riveting story... Alva and Consuelo emerge as unique and fascinating characters... A very entertaining read.” (Publishers Weekly)

L'autore:

Amanda Mackenzie Stuart is the author of Consuelo and Alva Vanderbilt: The Story of a Daughter and a Mother in the Gilded Age. She lives in Oxford, England.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Perennial
• Data di pubblicazione: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0060938250
• ISBN 13: 9780060938253
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 579