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By Ferry Julie
Julie Ferry
In 1895, Consuelo Vanderbilt married the Duke of Marlborough in a union that symbolized a broader trend of lucrative transatlantic marriages. America's newly wealthy dynasties injected their fortunes and glamour into the ailing British aristocracy. Millions of dollars exchanged hands as fame, money, power, and privilege were sought. This book delves into the behind-the-scenes negotiations of these influential matches, revealing how American heiresses irrevocably altered British high society.