""Confessions of a Decanter"" is a memoir written by Clara Lucas Balfour, a woman who was born into a wealthy family in the 19th century. The book chronicles her life from childhood to adulthood, including her experiences with love, marriage, and motherhood. Balfour also writes about her passion for collecting antique decanters, which she sees as symbols of her own life and the lives of those around her. Throughout the book, Balfour reflects on the...