This is the personal memoir of Alexandra Aldrich, a descendant of William B. Astor, Sr. This particular group of Astors fell by the wayside when their parents died close together. The family was removed to a deteriorating mansion in the Catskills, and this is Alexandra's recollection of a childhood on the outs and her escape from the mansion. It wasn't the greatest book I have read this year, but I did appreciate learning about this part of the Astor family.