2007, New York: Harper Collins Publishers.
ISBN: 9780061345661
433 pages
Annotation: Two sisters, members of the New York elite social class in 1899, learn that their social status is far from secure and live in a social ring of scandal and deception.
Summary:In 1899, Elizabeth Holland was the perfect young woman living in the most elite social class of Manhattan. Elizabeth’s funeral is held on the day she was supposed to marry the most desired bachelor in Manhattan, Henry Shchoonmaker.
Before the funeral Elizabeth and her sister Diana learn that they are at risk of no longer being in the elite class of New York, forcing an engagement with Henry despite Elizabeth’s love for a servant of their household. Elizabeth keeps this love secret putting the social status of her family ahead of her own desires. An intense love triangle is found between Henry and her sister, Diana. Elizabeth’s bestfriend is in love with Henry, and despite her friendship with Elizabeth is deceptive and sly in attempts to marry Henry for herself. But, before the wedding Elizabeth’s carriage is overturned causing her death. The unexpected death of this socialite causes New York to wonder what really happened.
Series: Read the next book, Rumors: A Luxe Novel by Anna Godbersen
Rank: 4 Stars-entertaining romance set in the historical past.
