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Anna Godbersen
The Luxe
Synopsis
In 1899 Manhattan, sisters Elizabeth and Diana Holland are the toast of high society, but their family's fortune is secretly crumbling. To save their status, Elizabeth must choose between a loveless marriage to a wealthy bachelor and the stable boy she truly loves. When a tragic accident leaves the city in mourning, the truth behind their glittering lives begins to surface.
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Characters
Elizabeth HollandProtagonist
Diana HollandProtagonist
Penelope HayesAntagonist
Henry SchoonmakerSupporting
Lina BroudSupporting
Frequently asked questions
How is the story structured?
The narrative begins at the end of the timeline with the funeral of a central character and then loops back to reveal the events that led to that moment. It also utilizes multiple shifting perspectives, rotating between the two sisters and several other key figures in their social circle.
Does this book stand alone or is it part of a series?
This is the first installment in a four-book series that continues the story of these characters through subsequent volumes titled Rumors, Envy, and Splendor.