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Next history book to read

I have several books (that I haven‘t read yet) about rich American heiresses who married men in the UK who had titles but had run short of money. I don‘t know if any of them said #LoveMeNow at the start of these marriages! I became interested in this after watching Downton Abbey. The Crawleys were this kind of match on that show. #AMonthofSongs

A fascinating survey of “society” in the Gilded Age. Strange to see the genesis of so much conspicuous consumption in the insecurity and vanities of these powerful yet oppressed women. I loved the topic, but felt that the book would have been markedly improved with a strict editor. The author skips around and tells tales out of chronological order, which can get a bit confusing. Solid 4/5 if you love this period of history 3/5 if you dabble.

Confession: I love reading about the rich, especially the historic rich. Their schemes. Their homes. Everything. I‘m intrigued by the craze for American heiresses and #TheWeight in gold they could bring to the struggling British aristocracy. I‘ve read some good and some okay nonfiction books on the subject. This came out last year and is on my to read list. #TimbitTunes

Non fiction about American women of rich backgrounds who went to England to find husbands with titles or lands. Very interesting look at both cultures.

Interesting stories of rich white people trying to get/keep money. 😂 Seriously, it was like reading about the Kardashians or Real Housewives. Not very well-organized; I felt lost in several chapters and would have appreciated a timeline So I could see how people were connected or who was friends with whom. Also the pictures were all out of order so that people in a later chapter showed up sooner. Book pet peeve.

Next! With tea, of course.

Doing a little audio sewing tonight. I‘m really enjoying The Husband Hunters. Always like a good book about the Gilded Age. #audiosewing #audiobooks #howtheotherhalflive

Fascinating look at the women of the Gilded Age and the contrast between US high society and the European nobility. 🎧 Clare Corbett did a fine job narrating.