Elsa Maxwell : Capote’s Fiercest Rival in the Game of Society

How do you conquer the world with no title, no beauty, and no money? You throw a better party than anyone else. This is the story of Elsa Maxwell, the girl from Keokuk, Iowa, who became the undisputed Queen of High Society. She wasn't a delicate socialite; she was a force of nature who made industrialists play leapfrog and served champagne next to live cows in the Waldorf-Astoria. Her parties were legendary, but what was the real story behind the spectacle? Was she a benevolent bringer of joy, or a master manipulator using fun as a tool for power? Join us as we explore the fabulous, paradoxical, and deeply lonely life of the world's greatest hostess—a woman who built an empire of joy to keep the silence at bay. #ElsaMaxwell #SocietyHostess #TrumanCapote #MariaCallas #RoaringTwenties #HighSociety #WaldorfAstoria #GildedAge #Biography #ScavengerHunt