Mrs. Astor Regrets : The Hidden Betrayals of a Family Beyond Reproach (Como Novo)

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Titulo: Mrs. Astor Regrets : The Hidden Betrayals of a Family Beyond Reproach (Como Novo)Autor: Meryl GordonESTADO: COMO NOVOISBN/EAN: 9780618893737Editor: HOUGHTON MIFFLINAno: 200 8Idioma: InglêsEncadernação: N.A.Páginas: 320Coleção: N.A.Nº. da Coleção: N.A.Código de Controlo: 5A Descrição: The fate of Brooke Astor, the endearing philanthropist with the storied name, has generated worldwide headlines since her grandson Philip sued his father in 2006, alleging mistreatment of Brooke. And shortly after her death in 2007, Anthony Marshall, Mrs. Astor's only child, was indicted on charges of looting her estate. Rarely has there been a story with such an appealing heroine, conjuring up a world so nearly forgotten: a realm of lavish wealth and secrets of the sort that have engaged Americans from the era of Edith Wharton to the more recent days of Truman Capote and Vanity Fair. Show more