This copy was published by HarperCollins in 2005. 

Consuelo & Alva, a gripping account published in 2005, unfurls the remarkable and often tumultuous lives of Consuelo Vanderbilt and her formidable mother, Alva Erskine Smith. Their tale is a potent blend of wealth, societal ambition, love, and defiance against societal norms.

The story begins with a lavish New York wedding in 1895. Consuelo, the beautiful heiress of the Vanderbilt fortune, is wed to a cold-hearted British aristocrat at her mother's insistence. What seems like a society event of unparalleled grandeur becomes tainted by Consuelo's tears, visible beneath her veil. She is coerced into this union, her desires overridden by her mother's unyielding will.

Consuelo's life is a dichotomy, marked by a loveless marriage and societal obligations. Yet, she transforms her plight into a journey of personal growth and public significance. Encouraged by Winston Churchill, she steps into the arena of suffrage and public speaking, becoming a prominent Suffragette, despite the constraints placed upon her by society and her marital bonds.

"Consuelo & Alva" paints a vivid portrait of these two remarkable women who grappled with the constrictions of their time. It is a tale of love, resilience, and empowerment that unfolds within the boundaries of high society, suffrage movements, and the corridors of privilege.

This book offers readers a captivating narrative that delves into the complexities of family, societal expectations, and the strength of the human spirit. It's a compelling journey through history that showcases the indomitable spirit of Consuelo Vanderbilt and her remarkable mother, Alva.