The Last Castle: The Epic Story of Love, Loss, and American Royalty in the Nation's Largest Home

Discover the untold, true story behind the Biltmore Estate, a landmark of American history and the nation's largest home. This New York Times bestseller delves into the lives and legacies intertwined with this grand estate.

Explore the Gilded Age through the eyes of Edith Stuyvesant Dresser, who married George Vanderbilt and became mistress of the magnificent Biltmore House. Witness the creation of a spectacular European-style estate on 125,000 acres, a project involving renowned architect Richard Morris Hunt and landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted. The narrative unfolds across pivotal eras, including World Wars, the Jazz Age, and the Depression, featuring notable figures like F. Scott Fitzgerald and Teddy Roosevelt.

This is the epic story of how the Vanderbilt family navigated changing fortunes, faced threats to their home and community, and how Edith rose to save Biltmore, securing the future of the region and her husband's legacy. Experience the resilience and enduring spirit of American royalty within the walls of The Last Castle.