Mrs. Astor regrets : the hidden betrayals of a family beyond reproach /

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 cha...

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Main Author: Gordon, Meryl
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Boston : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2008.
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