The Last Castle: The Epic Story of Love, Loss, and American Royalty in the Nation's Largest Home Free Audiobook Download by Denise Kiernan


The Last Castle: The Epic Story of Love, Loss, and American Royalty in the Nation's Largest Home is a beautifully written and researched story about the life of Jean Leon Gerome Ferris, who was born in Paris at the turn of the century. He was a son of two wealthy entrepreneurs who had amassed fortunes from importing wines in France to building factories on the North Pacific coast.

The Last Castle: The Epic Story of Love, Loss, and American Royalty in the Nation's Largest Home is a story about a family that has been famous for over 100 years. It tells the story of how their fortune was built from strength to strength when threatened by a rival family. This can be seen as an account of how they were able to strategically use competitions and resources against their rivals.

The Last Castle: The Epic Story of Love, Loss, and American Royalty in the Nation's Largest Home by Denise Kiernan tells the story of the 233-room Lowndes-Hamilton Mansion on Manhattan's Fifth Avenue. Construction began in 1892 on a piece of land that is now occupied by Trump Tower. Many years later, when a widow donated the palace to New York City as a museum, she stipulated that it be restored to its original glory.

The Last Castle is a historical novel that tells the tale of the 20th century from the perspective of an American Royal family. It follows their relationships with each other, their families, and the staff who serve them. The story starts off with a prologue that introduces you to some of the main characters, and it takes place in one of America's most iconic homes - it was built by William Randolph Hearst as something akin to a castle before being transformed into his home in 1923.

America's largest home is a mighty, sprawling warren of towers and turrets. It contains treasures, secrets, family heirlooms, and history. For more than two hundred years it has been the seat of power for one of the most storied families in America: The Carters.

Published Date 2017-09-26
Duration 10 hours 19 minutes
Author Denise Kiernan
Narrated Denise Kiernan
Reviews
(29 Reviews)
Abridged No
Is It Free? 30-days Free
Category Biography & Memoir
Parent Category Women, Arts & Entertainment, North America

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