When We Caught Fire
When We Caught Fire by Anna Godbersen is a reprint edition published by HarperCollins on September 10, 2019. This 400-page novel is set in 1871 Chicago and explores the complexities of a love triangle against the backdrop of the city’s infamous Great Fire. Emmeline Carter, engaged to the most eligible bachelor, grapples with her feelings for her childhood sweetheart, Anders Magnuson, while her best friend Fiona Byrne navigates her own ambitions and emotions.
Readers will find a richly woven narrative that delves into themes of romance and social dynamics in 19th-century America. As Emmeline’s rise to high society unfolds, the story captures the tension between friendship and love, culminating in a dramatic climax that reflects the societal changes of the time. This novel presents a vivid portrayal of class differences and the personal struggles that accompany ambition and desire, making it a compelling addition to the Young Adult Fiction genre.
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From the New York Times bestselling author of the Luxe series comes a lush, romantic novel about the love triangle that started Chicago’s infamous Great Fire.
It’s 1871, and Emmeline Carter is poised to take Chicago’s high society by storm. Between her father’s sudden rise to wealth and her recent engagement to Chicago’s most eligible bachelor, Emmeline has it all. But she can’t stop thinking about the life she left behind, including her childhood sweetheart, Anders Magnuson.
Fiona Byrne, Emmeline’s childhood best friend, is delighted by her friend’s sudden rise to prominence, especially since it means Fiona is free to pursue Anders herself. But when Emmeline risks everything for one final fling with Anders, Fiona feels completely betrayed.
As the summer turns to fall, the city is at a tipping point: friendships are tested, hearts are broken, and the tiniest spark might set everything ablaze.
Sweeping, soapy, and romantic, this is a story about an epic love triangle—one that will literally set the city ablaze and change the lives of three childhood friends forever.
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