Splendor
Splendor by Anna Godbersen is a reprint edition published by HarperCollins on July 3, 2018. This 432-page novel serves as the dramatic conclusion to the Luxe series, set in Manhattan during the Gilded Age. The story follows the lives of the city’s most dazzling socialites as they navigate dreams, promises, and the complexities of their relationships against the backdrop of 1899.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of young adult fiction intertwined with elements of mystery and romance. The narrative explores the Holland sisters, Elizabeth and Diana, as they confront shocking revelations about their father’s death while pursuing their own paths. Carolina Broad faces the consequences of her past, and Penelope Schoonmaker grapples with her newfound status in society and the allure of royal titles. Through themes of jealousy and betrayal, Splendor captures the essence of a vibrant historical period, inviting readers to experience the highs and lows of a life filled with splendor.
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Gossip Girl meets the Gilded Age in this delicious and compelling novel, the fourth and final book in the New York Times bestselling series from author Anna Godbersen.
In the dramatic conclusion to the New York Times bestselling Luxe series, Manhattan’s most dazzling socialites chase dreams, cling to promises, and tempt fate. Only one question remains: Will they fade away or will they shine ever brighter?
New beginnings. Shocking revelations. Unexpected endings. This is Manhattan, 1899.
As spring turns into summer, Elizabeth relishes her new role as a young wife, while her sister, Diana, searches for adventure abroad. But when a surprising clue about their father’s death comes to light, the Holland girls wonder at what cost a life of splendor comes.
Carolina Broad, society’s newest darling fans a flame from her past, oblivious to how it might burn her future. Penelope Schoonmaker is finally Manhattan royalty—but when a real prince visits the city, she covets a title that comes with a crown. Her husband, Henry, bravely went to war, only to discover that his father’s rule extends well beyond New York’s shores and that fighting for love may prove a losing battle.
“Mystery, romance, jealousy, betrayal, humor, and gorgeous, historically accurate details. I couldn’t put The Luxe down!” —Cecily von Ziegesar, author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Gossip Girl series
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