Savage Grace by Natalie Robins & Steven M. L. Aronson

Savage Grace by Natalie Robins & Steven M. L. Aronson

Authors Natalie Robins and Steven M.L. Aronson expose the shocking downfall of the wealthy Baekeland dynasty in the acclaimed true crime classic, Savage Grace. Beneath the glittering facade of the Bakelite heirs' jet-set life festered decades of incestuous relationships, mental instability, drugs, and betrayals, ultimately leading Antony Baekeland to brutally murder his socialite mother, Barbara, in 1972. Drawing on intimate diaries, letters, and interviews, this meticulously researched book reveals the toxic secrets and savage truths behind a notorious family tragedy.

Why You’ll Love This Book

Go behind the glittering facade of the Baekeland family's jet-set world into decades of dark secrets. Witness the harrowing descent into incest, madness, and matricide fueled by immense wealth and privilege. Savage Grace is a masterful and disturbing exploration of extreme family dysfunction, based on unparalleled access.