The Riviera Set: Glitz, Glamour, and the Hidden World of High Society

Set against the glamorous backdrop of the Château de l'Horizon near Cannes, this narrative chronicles the vibrant social scene from the 1920s to the 1960s, highlighting influential figures like Maxine Elliott, Noel Coward, and the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. The book explores the intertwining lives of artists, aristocrats, and courtesans who shaped the Riviera’s elite culture, including the notorious distractions of Churchill during his career hiatus. The story unfolds through the changing ownership of the Château and culminates in Prince Aly Khan's high-profile romance with Rita Hayworth.