Duff-Gordon, Lucy Christiana Sutherland. Discretions and Indiscretions, By Lady Duff Gordon (Lucile). 1st printing. Lon: Jarrods. 1932. hardcover. isbn: none. scarcity: very scarce.

The memoirs of Lucile, the popular fashion designer who traveled in the circles of the rich and famous of her time. Includes three chapters describing her and her husband’s experiences during the Titanic disaster.

Cover image courtesy of Patty Miller.

Gordon (Lucile), Lady Duff. Discretions and Indiscretions. 1st American printing. NY: Frederick A. Stokes. 1932. hardcover. isbn: none. scarcity: very scarce.

This American edition is actually slightly edited down from the original British version. The amount of material is not extensive, amassing to maybe a few pages at most, mostly concerning her negative views of some American ideals. With thanks to Randy Bryan Bigham for details about the material deleted from this edition. Cover photo courtesy of Randy Bryan Bigham as well.