An extraordinary portrait of a New York family, of a class and a time when "good name" mattered, and the cost of its upkeep. When the handsome, Yale-educated son of an heiress and the beautiful, Social Registered fashion model met in 1937, it led to a marriage as close to royalty as this country makes room for. But 13 years later, following a spiral of deceit, violence and adultery, it ended with her suicide. Now the son who found her body tells the story.
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An extraordinary portrait of a New York family, of a class and a time when "good name" mattered, and the cost of its upkeep. When the handsome, Yale-educated son of an heiress and the beautiful, Social Registered fashion model met in 1937, it led to a marriage as close to royalty as this country makes room for. But 13 years later, following a spiral of deceit, violence and adultery, it ended with her suicide. Now the son who found her body tells the story.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
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Very Good. Former Library book. All orders guaranteed and ship within 24 hours. Your purchase supports More Than Words, a nonprofit job training program for youth, empowering youth to take charge of their lives by taking charge of a business.
