Genre: Historical fiction/Romance
# of Pages: 423 p.
RAC Book: Yes
In this sequel to the Luxe, the wealthy elite of New York in 1899 continue to socialize and gossip through life. In the last book Elizabeth faked her own death in order to head west with her true love, Will, who is considered beneath her station. Meanwhile Diana, her younger sister, has fallen for Elizabeth’s former fiancee, Henry. He is reluctant to start a relationship because he does not know Elizabeth is really alive and believes that one day Diana will come to resent him for marrying his fiancee’s sister. Penelope is still trying to decide how to get Henry to marry her and will stop at nothing to get what she wants. Lina still plans on chasing Will, but is having a little fun with some newfound money first. She wants everyone to forget she was once a maid and to accept her as one of their own, but simply having money does not get you accepted in this elite world.
For those that enjoyed the first installment of this series, this is a must read. The action in the plot moves along at a quick pace in a way to keep readers interested right up to the end. Nothing is as it seems and twists and turns keep the characters from getting what they really want. Plus, a surprise at the end will leave everyone wondering what is next for the Holland sisters (Elizabeth and Diana). All in all, a fun and interesting story that will leave readers wanting more. Fans of Gossip Girl and other books about the young and wealthy in today’s world will like this similar story set at the turn of the century.
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