The Woman Who Knew Everyone: The Power of Perle Mesta, Washington's Most Famous Hostess

by Meryl Gordon

A deeply researched biography of the socialite, political hostess, activist and United States envoy to Luxembourg, Perle Mesta, from New York Times bestselling author Meryl Gordon.

Perle Mesta was a force to be reckoned with. In her heyday, this wealthy globe-trotting Washington widow was one of the most famous women in America, garnering as much media attention as Eleanor Roosevelt. Renowned for her world-class parties featuring...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1538751240
• ISBN13: 9781538751244
• Release Date: January 2025
• Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
• Length: 496 Pages
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 6.3" x 9.3"