Confessions of a Social Secretary (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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This book recounts the memoirs of a social secretary who worked under the great New York high-society figure Mrs. Rhinebeck Cuttle. At Mrs. Cuttle's estate in upstate New York, the author learned the ins and outs of serving an eccentric network of wealthy socialites. The author positions Mrs. Cuttle's parties within the broader social and historical context of New York City's elite during the turn of the 20th century. The book offers an intimate glimpse into the lives and personalities of America's top 1%, including figures like Tommy Ogle and Jules Cambartln. With day-to-day anecdotes revealing Mrs. Cuttle's grandeur and fickle nature, this book is rich with themes of wealth, power, and the surprising resilience of those that served New York's most prominent figures.

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