Lady on the Hill
How Biltmore Estate Became an American Icon

Book Review I read Lady on the Hill: How Biltmore Estate Became an American Icon by Howard E. Covington Jr. over the last two weeks, absorbing a few chapters each night to reminisce over my stay at the beautiful estate last September. I miss it and want to go back right now, but alas, a s......more

The book doesn't immerse the reader in the house and grounds. The reader doesn't get to know George Washington Vanderbilt particularly, and only gets to know William Cecil by watching the results of his single, driving ambition. This quick read is laser focused on Biltmore as a business. If that's w......more

We listened to this to prep for our trip to visit Biltmore… very interesting. At times could be a little dry but still worth it. A paper copy would be good to see photos of the people and places talked about.......more

Fascinating read. I recently visited the estate again and reading this book provided much of the backstory of this huge house. The book also gave family history and turning the estate from a drain to an asset. A must read for anyone who loves history, estate planning, and history.......more

no comment i found this book laying around and was too broke to go the bookstore......more