The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post

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An epic reimagining of the remarkable life of Marjorie Merriweather Post, an American heiress and trailblazing leader of the twentieth century, unfolds through the lens of her extraordinary experiences. Known for hosting presidents and adorned in diamonds, Marjorie embodies a blend of Midwestern roots and an insatiable drive to live, love, and give. Her life was marked by daring adventures, from rescuing the Tsar's treasures in Moscow to evading Nazis in London, and dining with everyone from the homeless during the Great Depression to European royalty and Hollywood stars. Her journey began on the Great Plains, where she played a pivotal role in transforming her father's Postum Cereal Company into the vast General Foods empire. Defying traditional roles, Marjorie emerged as a leader in her family's business and a pioneer in philanthropy and high society. Living like an empress and working as a titan of industry, she shaped a century while navigating the complexities of her personal life. Marjorie's story, set against the backdrop of her opulent homes, is also marked by heartbreak. With four dramatic marriages, she sought her happily-ever-after with a blue-blooded playboy, a charming financier, a diplomat with a dark side, and a bon vivant with shocking secrets. Marjorie approached love with the same grand scale she applied to all aspects of her life.