The Luxe
Registered by themarina of Coquitlam, British Columbia Canada on 1/4/2009
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A big, sumptuous tale of catty girls, dark secrets and windswept romance unfurls in this compulsively readable novel of late-19th-century New York City socialites. Godbersen weaves a tenuous web of deceit, backstabbing and pretense that follows four teens: Elizabeth Holland, a prim and proper lady of old-money society, is betrothed to one man, though furtively loves another; Henry Schoonmaker, a debauched playboy who must marry Elizabeth or be disinherited; Diana Holland, Elizabeth’s younger sister who is in love with her fiancé; and Penelope Hayes, a member of the nouveau riche who will stop at nothing to win Henry’s affections. As Elizabeth and Henry’s wedding approaches, the spectacle unfolds in a wondrously grandiose scene, making for a fun, though not entirely unexpected dénouement. A delicious new twist along the Gossip Girl vein, readers will clamor for this sharp, smart drama of friends, lovers, lies and betrayal.
A big, sumptuous tale of catty girls, dark secrets and windswept romance unfurls in this compulsively readable novel of late-19th-century New York City socialites. Godbersen weaves a tenuous web of deceit, backstabbing and pretense that follows four teens: Elizabeth Holland, a prim and proper lady of old-money society, is betrothed to one man, though furtively loves another; Henry Schoonmaker, a debauched playboy who must marry Elizabeth or be disinherited; Diana Holland, Elizabeth’s younger sister who is in love with her fiancé; and Penelope Hayes, a member of the nouveau riche who will stop at nothing to win Henry’s affections. As Elizabeth and Henry’s wedding approaches, the spectacle unfolds in a wondrously grandiose scene, making for a fun, though not entirely unexpected dénouement. A delicious new twist along the Gossip Girl vein, readers will clamor for this sharp, smart drama of friends, lovers, lies and betrayal.
It's as if someone took the characters and situations out of "Gossip Girl", took away a few skyscrapers, added some time specific language and lots of chiffon.
Though the story is familiar, Godbersen's language is rich and befitting of the setting. Obviously well researched and captivating from the first, it's an engrossing if re-hashes story. Still, I'm curious to see how it unfolds. Will Diana marry the man of her dreams? Will Elizabeth find her soul mate and, beyond all that, will Penelope be found out? I sure hope so but alas, will have to wait for book two to get the answers.
Though the story is familiar, Godbersen's language is rich and befitting of the setting. Obviously well researched and captivating from the first, it's an engrossing if re-hashes story. Still, I'm curious to see how it unfolds. Will Diana marry the man of her dreams? Will Elizabeth find her soul mate and, beyond all that, will Penelope be found out? I sure hope so but alas, will have to wait for book two to get the answers.
Journal Entry 3 by themarina at Orange Room (near the corner of 6th St @ 6th Ave) in New Westminster, British Columbia Canada on Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Released 14 yrs ago (4/29/2009 UTC) at Orange Room (near the corner of 6th St @ 6th Ave) in New Westminster, British Columbia Canada
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Releasing at the Burnaby Bookcrossing April Meetup!
When:
Tuesday, April 28th, 7PM
Location:
620 Sixth Street (near corner of 6th St. & 6th Ave.)
New Westminster, BC V3L 3C3
Who’s coming?
7 Bookcrossers
Releasing at the Burnaby Bookcrossing April Meetup!
When:
Tuesday, April 28th, 7PM
Location:
620 Sixth Street (near corner of 6th St. & 6th Ave.)
New Westminster, BC V3L 3C3
Who’s coming?
7 Bookcrossers
