Rumours
Rumours by Anna Godbersen is a historical juvenile fiction novel published by Penguin in December 2008. Set in December 1899, the story unfolds in Manhattan, where the untimely demise of the dazzling Miss Elizabeth Holland has sparked a flurry of rumors. As her sister Diana navigates the complexities of high society, she finds herself entangled with multiple eligible bachelors, raising questions about the family’s reputation and the fine line between truth and deception.
Readers will discover a narrative filled with intrigue and scandal as the Holland family grapples with the consequences of public perception. The novel explores themes of love, hate, and the societal pressures of the time, all while revealing the secrets that lie beneath the surface of high society. With 422 pages, this first edition invites readers to delve into the captivating world of 19th-century New York, where every whisper could lead to a fall from grace.
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December 1899 – New York City Manhattan has bid farewell to its brightest star, the dazzling Miss Elizabeth Holland. Yet the rumours about her untimely demise continue. Meanwhile her sister, the irrepressible Diana, has been seen in the company of not one, but three eligible bachelors. Might there be fourth? In high society, reputation is everything. The Holland family simply can’t afford to be the subject of such wicked whispers. Heaven forbid that they should fall so spectacularly from grace . . . There is a very fine line between truth and lies, love and hate. And all is about to be gloriously revealed. ‘Not enough 21st Century gossip to feed your appetite? Let Rumoursand its tantalising 19th Century high society scandals fill the void’ – Herald Sun‘In Rumours, the delicious sequel to The Luxe, nothing is more dangerous than a scandal …… more precious than a secret’ – Girlfriend‘Delicious tale of scandal and intrigue among New Yorks’ social set’ – Herald SunVisit betweenthelines.com.au – the destination for Young Adult books.
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