Envy
Envy by Anna Godbersen, published by Penguin Books in 2009, is a captivating addition to the Luxe series, spanning 404 pages in English. This young adult novel delves into the intricate dynamics of Manhattan’s elite society, focusing on Elizabeth Holland’s return and the ensuing tensions that arise within her family and social circle. As whispers of jealousy and betrayal circulate, the narrative unfolds against the backdrop of 19th-century United States, revealing the complexities of love and rivalry among the city’s most celebrated figures.
Readers will encounter a rich tapestry of relationships as Elizabeth grapples with her decision to distance herself from her sister Diana, while Henry and Penelope Schoonmaker navigate their tumultuous marriage. The story also highlights Carolina Broad, whose status as an heiress is threatened by the secrets that swirl around her. Envy explores themes of wealth, beauty, and the hidden struggles that often accompany a life of privilege, inviting readers to uncover the scandalous truths lurking behind the polished façades of Manhattan’s most envied residents.
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YA. Jealous whispers. Old rivalries. New betrayals. Two months after Elizabeth Holland’s dramatic homecoming, Manhattan eagerly awaits her return to the pinnacle of society. When Elizabeth refuses to rejoin her sister Diana’s side, however, those watching New York’s favourite family begin to suspect that all is not as it seems behind the stately doors of No. 17 Gramercy Park South. Farther uptown, Henry and Penelope Schoonmaker are the city’s most celebrated couple. But despite the glittering diamond ring on Penelope’s finger, the newlyweds share little more than scorn for each other. And while the newspapers call Penelope’s social-climbing best friend, Carolina Broad, an heiress, her fortune-and her fame-are anything but secure, especially now that one of society’s darlings is slipping tales to the eager press. In this next thrilling installment of Anna Godbersen’s bestselling Luxe series, Manhattan’s most envied residents appear to have everything they desire: Wealth. Beauty. Happiness. But sometimes the most practiced smiles hide the most scandalous secrets.
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