American Gilt: Début

"American Gilt–Début" (Vol 1) is a historical biography rooted in the true story of Gilded Age debutante Sara Swan Whiting and the societal scandal surrounding her marriage to Oliver Belmont. Set in Newport, Rhode Island, in 1880, the story explores the hopes, expectations, and intricate social dynamics of America's elite during the Gilded Age. Through letters, newspapers, and interviews, the author paints a vivid picture of a time when love, reputation, and societal status intersected in dramatic fashion.