To Marry an English Lord: Tales of Wealth and Marriage, Sex and Snobbery in the Gilded Age (An Inspiration for Downton Abbey)

To Marry an English Lord is a captivating journey through the lives of American heiresses who married into British aristocracy in the post-Civil War era.

With vivid personalities, grand houses, dashing earls, and a wealth of period details, this book offers a social history experience like no other.

From the creator of Downton Abbey, Julian Fellowes, to Publishers Weekly, this book has been praised for its liveliness and accessibility.

With 100-year-old gossip that's still scorching, To Marry an English Lord is a must-read for anyone interested in the fascinating lives of these American heiresses who married into British nobility.