Meet Henry Flagler as only his wife knew him! The story of empire builder Henry Morrison Flagler comes alive as his sparkling wife, Mary Lily, shares the story of her flamboyant life with the famed founder of Standard Oil. As a young and wealthy heiress, Mary Lily captivates Henry just as his second wife, Ida Alice, spirals into insanity. But soon vivacious Mary Lily lifts Henry’s spirit. After a ten year courtship and a scandalous divorce, 71 year old Henry marries 34 year old Mary Lily. Mary Lily enjoyed the glorious Gilded Age with her husband who opened th elush, tropical possibilities of Florida as a getaway destination for the wealthy.
Mary Lily proudly recalls Henry’s amazing business triumphs and and she shares his private life as well! She tells of his humble origins, his drive to improve himself, and she tells of is two unfortunate marriages; first married to sweet Mary Harkness: She bore him three children as Henry builds his first fortune. But, sadly, Mary succumbs to the consumption in their 5th Ave. mansion. Devastated, Henry seeks consultation in the arms of Mary’s nurse, the high strung Ida Alice. She soon becomes his second wife and hostess at their lavish entertainments in Henry’s glorious Grand Hotels! But soon mental illness claims Ida Alice and she will spend the rest of her life in a sanatorium for the insane.
But, Mary Lily remained by Henry’s side as he continued to build his Grand Hotels and his railway. When Henry passed, Mary Lily became the wealthiest woman in the world!
Now, Mary Lily shares it all! The secrets, the gossip and the grand accomplishments of Henry Morrison Flagler!
Mary Lily proudly recalls Henry’s amazing business triumphs and and she shares his private life as well! She tells of his humble origins, his drive to improve himself, and she tells of is two unfortunate marriages; first married to sweet Mary Harkness: She bore him three children as Henry builds his first fortune. But, sadly, Mary succumbs to the consumption in their 5th Ave. mansion. Devastated, Henry seeks consultation in the arms of Mary’s nurse, the high strung Ida Alice. She soon becomes his second wife and hostess at their lavish entertainments in Henry’s glorious Grand Hotels! But soon mental illness claims Ida Alice and she will spend the rest of her life in a sanatorium for the insane.
But, Mary Lily remained by Henry’s side as he continued to build his Grand Hotels and his railway. When Henry passed, Mary Lily became the wealthiest woman in the world!
Now, Mary Lily shares it all! The secrets, the gossip and the grand accomplishments of Henry Morrison Flagler!