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  • Mrs. Astor Regrets

  • The Hidden Betrayals of a Family Beyond Reproach
  • By: Meryl Gordon
  • Narrated by: Lorna Raver
  • Length: 13 hrs and 41 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (15 ratings)

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Mrs. Astor Regrets

By: Meryl Gordon
Narrated by: Lorna Raver
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Summary

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.

New York journalist Meryl Gordon has interviewed not only the elite of Brooke Astor's social circle but also the large staff who cosseted and cared for Mrs. Astor during her declining years. The result is the behind-the-headlines story of the Astor empire's unraveling, filled with never-before-reported scenes. This powerful, poignant saga takes the listener inside the gilded gates of an American dynasty to tell of three generations' worth of longing and missed opportunities. Even in this territory of privilege, no riches can put things right once they've been torn asunder. Here is an American epic of the bonds of money, morality, and social position.
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Critic reviews

"Juicy account of a shocking scandal." ( Kirkus Starred Review)
"Ms. Gordon walks her readers through a schadenfreude-filled wonderland." ( New York Times)

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Absolutely loved this book. What a woman. With the nastiest of sons. Money being the root of all evil as per usual. Would definitely recommend.

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A good true story. It was well read and I found it most interesting.

I liked that it was a true story with people I was familiar with, i.e. the baby from Titanic, the Astor’s of UK, The Art Gallery. Mrs Astor was an extraordinary woman.


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Fascinating

Having money doesn’t make you happy…
A well put together book, obviously meticulously researched. Loved it.

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