The Woman Who Knew Everyone: The Power of Perle Mesta

CAALive! by American Ambassadors Live! Podcast

Mar 6, 202524:18Government & Organizations

This episode Ambassador Rosapepe interviews Meryl Gordon to discuss her most recent book The Woman Who Knew Everyone: The Power of Perle Mesta, Washington's Most Famous Hostess . The book brings new life to Perle's lavis...

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