Notes from readers: I loved Idle Hours! What a terrific story. Once I began to read it, I couldn't put it down. It brought me great joy! Pat is a great writer-storyteller. With so many of the names and places being familiar, it made it that much more interesting. I want to buy more copies for my friends. It's a terrific gift. Dottie Hanly, retired librarian, Connetquot Schools Now this is what I call a great read! The story is so gripping I couldn't put it down. Idle Hours is fascinating in its history of the real Vanderbilt's, mixed with the real people of the day. I loved Papa, and Almina. They were such a contrast to Alva and Willie K. I got so interested in Consuelo I'm trying to find a copy of her autobiography, The Glitter and the Gold. Thanks Pat, I can't wait for the next book! Sally Bedford

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