The Social Graces
The Social Graces by Renée Rosen, published by Penguin on April 20, 2021, is a historical fiction novel that delves into the fierce rivalry between Alva Vanderbilt and Caroline Astor during the Gilded Age. Spanning three decades, the narrative explores the intricate dynamics of New York society, where women are defined by their lineage, wealth, and social connections. The story highlights Alva’s struggle for acceptance in a world that values pedigree over personal merit, as she navigates the complexities of high society.
Readers will find a rich portrayal of the societal pressures and expectations placed on women in the late 19th century. The book presents a detailed account of the challenges faced by Alva and Caroline as they vie for influence and recognition in a male-dominated world. Through their tumultuous interactions, the novel examines themes of power, ambition, and the lengths to which individuals will go to secure their place in society. With its focus on historical events and the lives of these two remarkable women, The Social Graces offers an engaging glimpse into a transformative era.
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The author of Park Avenue Summer throws back the curtain on one of the most remarkable feuds in history: Alva Vanderbilt and the Mrs. Astor’s notorious battle for control of New York society during the Gilded Age.
1876. In the glittering world of Manhattan’s upper crust, women are valued by their pedigree, dowry, and, most importantly, connections. They have few rights and even less independence—what they do have is society. The more celebrated the hostess, the more powerful the woman. And none is more powerful than Caroline Astor—the Mrs. Astor.
But times are changing.
Alva Vanderbilt has recently married into one of America’s richest families. But what good is dizzying wealth when society refuses to acknowledge you? Alva, who knows what it is to have nothing, will do whatever it takes to have everything.
Sweeping three decades and based on true events, this is the mesmerizing story of two fascinating, complicated women going head to head, behaving badly, and discovering what’s truly at stake.
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