When Francesca Cartier Brickell's family gathered to celebrate her grandfather's ninetieth birthday, she made an unexpected discovery in his wine cellar: a steamer trunk filled with letters written by generations of the Cartier family. In their pages she would discover a deeply personal account of her famous ancestors, who built their luxury retail empire through artistry, marketing savvy, and sheer determination. A glittering jewel in its own right, this absorbing history will captivate you!