Gilded: How Newport Became America's Richest Resort

GildedHow Newport Became America's Richest ResortDeborah DavisAuthor of Party of the CenturyNewport is the legendary and beautiful home of American aristocracy and the sheltered super-rich. Many of the country's most famous blueblood families-the closest thing we have to royalty-have lived and summered in Newport since the nineteenth century. The Astors, the Vanderbilts, Edith Wharton, John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Doris Duke, and Claus and Sunny von Bulow are just a few of the many famous people who have called the city home. Through a narrative filled with engrossing characters and lively tales of untold extravagance, Gilded takes you along as you explore the fascinating heritage of the Newport elite, from its first colonists to the newest of its new millennium millionaires.Praise for Party of the Century"[Davis] brings splendidly colorful behind-the-scenes action and players up front."-The New York Times"A tantalizing aperitif, a confection of a book."-The Plain Dealer"One of the best reads of the season."-Billy Norwich, Vogue"Captures the spirit and significance of the occasion with new material and fresh perspective, making this a party worth crashing."-Town & Country"Vastly entertaining."-Liz SmithDavis, Deborah is the author of 'Gilded: How Newport Became America's Richest Resort', published 2009 under ISBN 9780470124130 and ISBN 047012413X.