Historical fiction about the Emerick/Astor fortune. There are several chapters concerning the Titanic disaster, including a story involving John Jacob Astor IV and the Titanic that is not generally known. The little brown suitcase noted in the title belonged to the authors grandmother, and contained family papers from the 1700s through the 1930s.
With thanks to the author for posting details about her book.
Available simultaneously in softcover, isbn# 1410785971.