How Long to Read The Glitter and the Gold

How Long Does it Take to Read The Glitter and the Gold?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 8 minutes to read The Glitter and the Gold by Consuela Vanderbilt Balsan

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

A new edition of Consuelo Vanderbilt Balsan's memoir—the story of the "real" Lady Grantham of Downton Abbey Consuelo Vanderbilt was young, beautiful, and heir to a vast fortune. She was also in love with an American suitor when her mother chose instead for her to marry an English Duke. She sailed to England as the Duchess of Marlborough in 1895 and took up residence in her new home—Blenheim Palace. She was the real American heiress who lived long before Downton Abbey's Lady Grantham arrived. Mme. Balsan is an unsnobbish and amused observer of the intricate hierarchy both upstairs and downstairs and a revealing witness to the glittering balls, huge weekend parties, and major state occasions she attended or hosted chronicling her encounters with every important figure of the day—from Queen Victoria, Edward VII and Queen Alexandra to Tsar Nicholas and the young Winston Churchill. The Glitter and the Gold is a richly enjoyable memoir is a revealing portrait of a golden age now being celebrated every week behind the doors of Downton Abbey.

How long is The Glitter and the Gold?

The Glitter and the Gold by Consuela Vanderbilt Balsan is 304 pages long, and a total of 77,216 words.

This makes it 103% the length of the average book. It also has 94% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Glitter and the Gold Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 1 minute to read The Glitter and the Gold aloud.

What Reading Level is The Glitter and the Gold?

The Glitter and the Gold is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy The Glitter and the Gold?

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