History of a Pleasure Seeker
by Richard Mason


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Clara and Mr. Tiffany
by Susan VreelandUntil her marriage, Clara Driscoll worked at Tiffany Glass Studios. Now that her husband has died and left her a widow, Clara returns to Tiffany and asks for her old job back. Louis Tiffany happily rehires her, and Clara is once again swept up into the colorful world of leaded glass. She becomes the head of ( Read more... )

The Autobiography of Mrs. Tom Thumb

by Melanie Benjamin


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Emily Post

by Laura Claridge

There is a dynasty of etiquette experts all connected through the name of Post.   Peter Post writes about office etiquette for The Boston Globe.  His sister-in-law, Peggy Post, heads The Emily Post Institute and advises readers of Good Housekeeping.  Another relative, Anne Post is the go-to ( Read more... )