![]() If one is interested in the societal trends and effects these women produced in England, it is worth the read. It is a well-researched and more complete history of the trend of American women marrying into aristocracy, complete with a bibliography and index. ![]() ![]() The Husband Hunters: American Heiresses Who Married Into The British Aristocracy (2017) by Anne de Courcy This book features vignettes throughout that give glimpses into court life, fabulous balls, wardrobes needed and the often-dreary life as an English wife, and the responsibility to provide an heir and a spare. Follow the tales of Conseulo Vanderbilt and Jeannie Chamberlain and other ladies who attracted royalty. Often, the American family paid dearly for the title in the form of a dowry to the royal who must keep up a castle or country home. This gossipy and entertaining book tells of the fair maidens who added a title like "Duchess" or "Lady" to their name. Silly me! I married for love! It has worked out for 37 years, so I guess I’m lucky! I didn’t know that in the 1800s and early 1900s it was fashionable to send your daughters who hadn’t attracted a suitable mate in America across the sea! Tales of Wealth and Marriage, Sex and Snobbery! ![]()
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