Tuesday, July 9, 2019

American Dutchess: A Novel of Consuelo Vanderbilt by Karen Harper / 357 p.

American Duchess: A Novel of Consuelo VanderbiltBased on the life of Consuelo Vanderbilt, this fictionalized novel of her life was interesting. I don't know how accurate it is, but it was an enjoyable read nonetheless.
Consuelo was an only child. Her mother was strict and arranged a marriage for Consuelo with the Duke of Marlborough in England that would profit both families - a title of Dutchess for Consuelo and Vanderbilt money for the Duke. It was a loveless marriage, however Consuelo produced two male heirs (and heir and a spare) that pleased everyone and provided the love Consuelo was missing from her husband. She was well-received in England and used her status and wealth to help the common people. Consuelo did find her voice and strength later in her life. She also found love, redemption and forgiveness for her mother.

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