The Hiltons · The True Story of an American Dynasty by Taraborrelli, J. Randy -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Title Page Welcome Dedication Prologue PART ONE / Conrad

Curse of the Ambitious Humble Beginnings Hotelier Losing It All Georgia on His Mind Loneliness at the Top Buying the Town House Courting Zsa Zsa Catholic Stumbling Block Conrad Breaks the News to Zsa Zsa

PART TWO / Mary

The First Mrs. Hilton Business Affairs

PART THREE / Zsa Zsa

Conrad’s Inner Turmoil For Love or Money The Roosevelt Marriage: His Marriage: Hers A Frustrating Business Deal The Plaza An Ominous Sign A Priest’s Visit Up in Flames He Never Should Have Done It What Would It Take? Zsa Zsa Is Institutionalized The Divorce Buying the Stevens and the Palmer House Zsa Zsa’s Daughter

PART FOUR / Sons of the Father

Transition Raising the Rich An Offer He Could Refuse The Question of Francesca

PART FIVE / Elizabeth

Beautiful Dreamer Enter: Elizabeth Taylor The Man Who Bought the Waldorf Fast Worker Nicky Takes Elizabeth to Texas A Party to Celebrate the Caribe Hilton Nicky and Elizabeth Marry Honeymoon from Hell Elizabeth Suffers a Miscarriage Divorce—Hollywood Style

PART SIX / Spoils of the Rich and Famous

America’s Dad Casa Encantada “He’s Getting Worse” A Baroness Named Betsy The Shadow of Her Smile If Only Zsa Zsa Finds Her Niche Filling Elizabeth’s Shoes Assault Magic Words Mamie Marilyn’s Party Dinner at the Manse

PART SEVEN / The Big Boon

The Hilton Junket Barron Climbs the Ladder of Success Nicky’s Fast-Paced Life Eric: From Out of the Shadows A Troubling Conversation About Francesca Natalie Wood’s Advice Trish “The Woman to Give My Children Life” Nicky and Trish Marry

PART EIGHT / For Love or Money

Zsa Zsa Is Not Wanted “The Most Beautiful Woman” Zsa Zsa Teaches Trish About the Hiltons Success Sibling Rivalry on the Rise Francesca’s Summer of Discontent Olive’s Appeal to Zsa Zsa “Zsa Zsa Who?” The Simple Life “It’s Going to Be Okay, Brother”

PART NINE / In His Father’s House

Nicky Causing Problems The TWA Merger “Tired of Being Misunderstood” Nothing Personal Showdown A Done Deal Trish Enters Conrad’s Den Nicky Considers Suing His Family From Kings to Paupers Trish Tries Again with Conrad Marilyn Hilton’s Plea to Elizabeth Taylor Elizabeth Makes a Decision A Grasp at Happiness The Death of Nicky Hilton The Wake at Casa Encantada

PART TEN / Secrets

Conrad’s Warning to Zsa Zsa A Shocking Revelation Francesca’s Requests “Just in Case” The Challenge

PART ELEVEN / Frances

At Long Last Love Frannie A Gentle Nudge Best Friend’s Advice Family Concerns The Thorn in His Side The Marital Agreement Conrad and Frances Marry

PART TWELVE / House of Hilton

Life at the Mansion “Spoiled Fruit” Clearing the Air Barron, Eric, and Francesca Francesca’s Idea The Great Adventure of His Life Understanding Zsa Zsa Death’s Door Conrad Hilton: Rest in Peace The Way He Wanted It

PART THIRTEEN / The Fight of Their Lives

Francesca Contests the Will “Insane Delusion” Zsa Zsa’s Deposition Smoking Gun? A Surprise Visitor Judge’s Decision

PART FOURTEEN / Heir Apparent

Barron’s Option A Windfall for Barron? The Francesca Factor Each Other Eric and Pat Divorce Barron Is Denied Donald Trump Makes an Overture Hostile Takeover? Trump Meets Hilton Trump to the Rescue Resolution

PART FIFTEEN / Fini

Zsa Zsa’s Lapse in Judgment Francesca: “The Original Hilton Heiress” Paris “Rather Silly”? How Did Conrad Do It? End of an Era Marilyn Hilton: Rest in Peace On the Town with Paris

Epilogue: A Final Toast Photos About the Author Acknowledgments and Source Notes

Acknowledgments Sources and Other Notes

Personal Acknowledgments Also by J. Randy Taraborrelli Newsletters Copyright