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.Ĭarolina Broad, society's newest darling, fans a flame from her past, oblivious to how it might burn her future. From the New York Times bestselling author of The Luxe comes an epic new series set in the dizzying last summer of the Jazz Age.Īs spring turns into summer, Elizabeth relishes her new roles as a young wife, while her sister, Diana, searches for adventure abroad. But Astrid's perfect veneer hides a score of family secrets.Īcross the vast lawns of Long Island, in the illicit speakeasies of Manhattan, and on the blindingly lit stages of Broadway, the three girls' fortunes will rise and fall-together and apart.

The only person Cordelia can trust is Astrid Donal, a flapper who seems to have it all: money, looks, and the love of Cordelia's brother, Charlie. It's a life anyone would kill for.and someone will. Overnight, she enters a world more thrilling and glamorous than she ever could have imagined-and more dangerous. All Letty wants is to see her name in lights, but she quickly discovers Manhattan is filled with pretty girls who will do anything to be a star.Ĭordelia is searching for the father she's never known, a man as infamous for his wild parties as he is for his shadowy schemes. Letty Larkspur and Cordelia Grey escaped their small Midwestern town for New York's glittering metropolis. New York is ruled by the Bright Young Things: flappers and socialites seeking thrills and chasing dreams in the anything-goes era of the Roaring Twenties. “Mystery, romance, jealousy, betrayal, humor, and gorgeous, historically accurate details.The year is 1929. And while the newspapers call Penelope’s social-climbing best friend, Carolina Broad, an heiress, her fortune-and her fame-is anything but secure. But despite the glittering diamond ring on Penelope’s finger, the newlyweds share little more than scorn for each other. 17 Gramercy Park South.įarther uptown, Henry and Penelope Schoonmaker are the city’s most celebrated couple. When Elizabeth refuses to rejoin her sister Diana’s side, however, those watching New York’s favorite family begin to suspect that all is not as it seems behind the stately doors of No.

Two months after Elizabeth Holland’s dramatic homecoming, Manhattan eagerly awaits her return to the pinnacle of society. But sometimes the most practiced smiles hide the most scandalous secrets. In the thrilling third installment of Anna Godbersen’s bestselling Luxe series, Manhattan’s most envied residents appear to have everything they desire: Wealth. Gossip Girl meets the Gilded Age in this delicious and compelling novel, the third in the New York Times bestselling series from author Anna Godbersen.

Envy by anna godbersen