Summaries of books by Denise Kiernan:
The Last Castle
The Epic Story of Love, Loss, and American Royalty in the Nation's Largest Home
Denise Kiernan
The book delves into the history of the Biltmore Estate, the grand mansion built by George Vanderbilt in Asheville, North Carolina, and the lives of its inhabitants. It explores the legacy of the Vanderbilt family, the estate's impact on the local community, and the American Gilded Age's social and cultural nuances through personal stories, love, and loss.
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The Girls of Atomic City
The Untold Story of the Women Who Helped Win World War II
Denise Kiernan
The book chronicles the experiences of women who worked in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, during World War II, unknowingly enriching uranium for the Manhattan Project to build the atomic bomb. It highlights their contributions, daily lives, and the secrecy surrounding their work in a city that officially did not exist.
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