Trace the opulent and tumultuous life of Consuelo Vanderbilt from the grandeur of New York's Gilded Age to the majesty of Blenheim Palace. Karen Harper's 'American Duchess: A Novel of Consuelo Vanderbilt' weaves the enthralling story of an American heiress forced into a loveless marriage with the Duke of Marlborough. In the face of an elite society's expectations and a mother's relentless ambition, 18-year-old Consuelo grapples with the weight of her vast Vanderbilt wealth and the yearning for true affection. Amid her growing disillusionment with matrimony, she becomes an unexpected force in the women's suffrage movement and forges a path toward independence. As Consuelo navigates high society, wartime, and ultimately scandal, she seeks to define love and freedom on her own terms. This historical novel brings to life a woman's undying spirit against the rich tapestry of an era full of splendor and social strife.