American Duchess: A Novel of Consuelo Vanderbilt by Karen Harper

Near the turn of the 20th century, Consuelo Vanderbilt is forced to marry Charles Spencer-Churchill by her mother, Alva, and she is miserable because she loves someone else. However, having Consuelo become a duchess and lady of Blenheim Palace is too much of a coup to dissuade Alva from her plans. Moving from America to England and getting used to all the British customs is, at first, a huge task for Consuelo, but soon she finds her stride and place--even winning over members of the royal family. Can she ever be truly happy married to someone she doesn't care for? American Duchess recounts Consuelo's life and loves in an intimate and entertaining style.