Marjorie Merriweather Post hosted presidents, outran Nazis, and dazzled the world with her empire built from humble beginnings in a Michigan barn. As the heiress to the General Foods fortune, she became the richest woman in America—but wealth never defined her.
A passionate collector, philanthropist, and four-time wife, Marjorie lived unapologetically large, from rescuing imperial treasures in Moscow to entertaining Hollywood’s elite. Yet beneath the glamour, her search for lasting love led to betrayal, heartbreak, and scandal.
Her life was a study in contrasts: resilience and opulence, courage and vulnerability. Marjorie defied society’s expectations at every turn, forging a legacy that transcended luxury.
But what price did she pay for living life so boldly? And who truly knew the woman behind the diamonds?
