Where the salty air mingles with the far-off laughter of women in ball gowns, the houses of "Newport's Cliff Walk" preside in grandeur over the crashing waves below. Walking along the gravel trail, it s easy to imagine the faintest hint of a waltz coming from the windows of Beechwood, or to envision the Duchess of Windsor's carriage arriving for a visit at Fairholme. Ed Morris takes you on a tour of twenty-four historic mansions and landmarks, entertaining along the way with tales of splendor and style, social maneuvering and matchmaking.