judyward's review against another edition
4.0
This is a well-researched, well-written, gossipy look at the five Langhorne sisters--born and raised here in the Commonwealth of Virginia after the Civil War. Nancy is the featured sister since she married Waldorf Astor and ultimately became Great Britain's first female member of Parliament. Irene married Charles Dana Gison and ws the inspiration for the "Gibson Girl" and the author's grandmother, Phyllis, was married to a leading economist. Fox relied on historical research, family stories and lore, and unpublished letters written by the five sisters. A fascinating read.
xxstefaniereadsxx's review against another edition
informative
slow-paced
3.0
I had never heard about the Langhornes of Virginia until I found this book. Nancy Langhorne married Waldorf Astor, and became the first female Member of Parliament in Britain. Irene Langhorne became the model for the Gibson Girls when she married Charles Dana Gibson. Phyllis Langhorne married Robert Brand, First Baron Brand. All five sisters had interesting lives and relationships. I was very interested in learning about these women, though I had heard of Nancy Astor before. The family had a lot of tragedy, as most old families do. It was not my most favorite historical book, but I really did learn a lot and enjoyed it.
letab's review against another edition
4.0
An in depth and fascinating look into what ultimately becomes a very disfunctional family. There were times I wanted to go back in time and strangle some of them! But kudos to the author for getting me so involved in the day to day sane and insane moments of their lives. I thoroughly enjoyed the trip through time.
balden4325's review
4.0
Bought it! Renewed it too many times at the library, it's a little slow reading trying to keep all the people straight but it's like reading a soap opera.
letatn's review
4.0
An in depth and fascinating look into what ultimately becomes a very disfunctional family. There were times I wanted to go back in time and strangle some of them! But kudos to the author for getting me so involved in the day to day sane and insane moments of their lives. I thoroughly enjoyed the trip through time.
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