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“Abe is a very beautiful storyteller.” -Fione Davis, Bestseling Writer of New York Times Magnolia Palace
The New York Times bestseling writer The Second Mrs. Estore Returns is perfect for HBO’s The Guilded Edge and Readers of Mary Benedict, Karen Harper and Elisan Patki’s fans with a spellbinding new book. This broad novel of historical stories is inspired by Arbella Huntington’s true Rags-to-Riche Story-a woman whose great beauty was only crossed by her extraordinary business skills, patience and artistic eye, and who defied her era’s obstacles to become the wealthiest self-made woman in America.
1867, Richmond, Virginia: However, she wears the same low-cut purple gown, which is the uniform of all girls who work in the gambling parlor of Varsham, Arbella is different. It is not just the beauty of her idols and practices attraction. Even in seventeen, Arabella has an uncontrolled patience, and resolve to avoid its background of conflict and poverty.
Kolis Huntington, Railroad Baron and self-made multimilinaire are ready for Arabella from their first meeting. Kolis is married and thirty years is his senior, yet he matches well in nature, and flutter increases rapidly in one round. With the help of Kolis, Arabella eventually moves to New York, presenting a gentle, well as a southern widow. Kolis’ seed money and using the instinct of her own clever investment, it begins to collect a fortune.
Their relationship is an open mystery, and no one is surprised when Kolis marries Arabella after his wife’s death. But “The Four Hundred” – Elite Circle which includes Esters and Vanderbults – has their rules. Arabella should earn its place in society – not only through its huge wealth, but also with taste, style and impeccable behavior. There are some who doubt the condemnable truth, and will blackmail him for this. And then there is another danger – an unexpected, impossible romance that will test his ambition, his loyalty and his heart. , ,
An American beauty brings the brightness and drama of a panoramic chapter in history to a vivid life – and a notable woman who lived with her rules.
“This story of a woman’s climb offers an attractive look at the choice made to become a guild edge Titan.” – Kircus reviews
Publisher
Publisher: Kensington (25 April, 2023)
language English
Paperback: 384 page
ISBN -10: 1496739426
ISBN -13: 978-1496739421
Items Weight: 2.31 pounds
Dimensions: 5.48 x 0.97 x 8.21 inch
Customers say
Customers find this novel to be a fascinating historical story about Arabella Huntington’s rise from rags to riches, with richly written prose that keeps them spellbound. The book features well-developed characters, with one customer particularly praising Shana Abé’s portrayal of a smart heroine, and customers appreciate the well-researched content, with one noting its insights into Gilded Age social mores. The pacing receives mixed reactions, with some finding it well-paced while others say it drags at the end.
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