Anna Godbersen

The Luxe

A Luxe Novel (The Luxe)

Rumors

a Luxe novel

Envy

In 1900 New York City, fashionable debutante Diana Holland and married soldier Henry Schoonmaker flaunt the rules of society to be with one another.

Splendor

The year is 1929. 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. Letty Larkspur and Cordelia Grey escaped their small Midwestern town for New York's glittering metropolis. 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. . . . Cordelia is searching for the father she's never known, a man as infamous for his wild parties as he is for his shadowy schemes. Overnight, she enters a world more thrilling and glamorous than she ever could have imagined—and more dangerous. It's a life anyone would kill for . . . and someone will. 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. But Astrid's perfect veneer hides a score of family secrets. Across 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. 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.

Bright Young Things

For the bright young things of 1929, the beautiful days seem endless, filled with romance and heartbreak, adventure and intrigue, friendship and rivalry. After a month in New York, Cordelia Grey and Letty Larkspur are small-town girls no longer. They spend their afternoons with Astrid Donal at the Greys’ lush Long Island estate and their nights in Manhattan’s bustling metropolis. But Letty’s not content to be a mere socialite. She is ready at last to chase her Broadway dreams—no matter the cost. Cordelia is still reeling from the death of her father at the hands of Thom Hale, the man she thought she loved. Now she is set to honor Darius Grey’s legacy . . . and take her revenge. Promised to Cordelia’s half brother, Astrid is caught up in a world of dazzling jewels and glittering nights—and the sparkle is blinding. Charlie Grey is a gangster playing a dangerous game; and for Astrid, Cordelia, and Letty, the stakes could be deadly. From the New York Times bestselling author of The Luxe comes the second book in an epic series set in the dizzying last summer of the Jazz Age.

Beautiful Days: A Bright Young Things Novel

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.

When We Caught Fire

Bright Young Things by Anna Godbersen, author of the bestselling Luxe series, introduced the girls of 1929, girls with big dreams and big secrets in the big city of Manhattan during the Jazz Age. Each girl had a different fate. One would marry. One would find fame. And one would die. Lucky Ones, the thrilling conclusion to the glamorous Bright Young Things series, reveals the destinies of Broadway baby Letty Larkspur, bootlegger’s daughter Cordelia Grey, and flapper Astrid Donal. Letty’s dream of fame is within her reach. Cordelia is the midst of a whirlwind romance with celebrity pilot Max Darby. Socialite Astrid is a new bride. But secrets and scandals could destroy their happiness as the last summer of the 1920s reaches its peak.

The Lucky Ones: A Bright Young Things Novel

You are invited to set sail on the maiden voyage of the SS Princess of the Pacific in this indulgent historical romance from Anna Godbersen, the New York Times bestselling author of The Luxe series. High society intrigue and deliciously shocking scandals meet a gripping fight for survival in this sweeping romance, sure to thrill fans of Kiera Cass and Katie McGee. Vida Hazzard can see her future: aboard the heralded "Millionaire's Ship of the West," she'll charm the young scion Fitzhugh Farrar, resulting in a proposal of marriage. But Vida didn't plan on Fitz's best friend Sal, a rough-around-the-edges boy with a talent for getting under her skin. Nor did she anticipate a hurricane dashing their ship to pieces, along with her dreams. Stranded on an island with both Fitz and Sal, Vida is torn between the life she's always planned for, and a future she's never dared to want. As they desperately plot a course for home, Vida will discover just which boy can capture her wild heart--and where her future truly lies. Praise for The Luxe series: "Mystery, romance, jealousy, betrayal, humor, and gorgeous, historically accurate details. I couldn't put The Luxe down!" --Cecily von Ziegesar, author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Gossip Girl series

Beautiful Wild

The Blonde

Beautiful sisters Elizabeth and Diana Holland rule Manhattan's social scene. But when the girls discover their status among New York City's elite is far from secure, suddenly everyone—from the backstabbing socialite Penelope Hayes, to the debonair bachelor Henry Schoonmaker, to the spiteful maid Lina Broud—threatens Elizabeth's and Diana's golden future. The first three delicious novels in the Luxe series introduce a world of luxury and deception, where nothing is more dangerous than a scandal or more precious than a secret. . . .

The Luxe, Rumors, and Envy

The Luxe Box Set: Books 1 to 3

"Tras la muerte de su padre, Elizabeth - la mayor de las hermanas Holland - se ve abocada a un matrimonio de conveniencia con Henry Schoonmaker, heredero de una de las dinastías más poderosas de Nueva York. Henry tiene todo lo que una chica podría desear: extraordinariamente atractivo y de una elegancia arrolladora, es el soltero de oro de Manhattan. Sin embargo, hay algo que Elizabeth todavía no sabe: en la vida de Henry no todo es tan perfecto como parece, y un juego de traiciones y mentiras está a punto de comenzar."--Publisher's description.

Latidos

Die Prinzessinnen von New York - Scandal

Des filles rebelles dans des robes sublimes font la fête jusqu'à l'aube. Des garçons irrésistibles aux sourires machiavéliques ont des intentions suspectes. Mensonges, secrets et scandales. Nous sommes à Manhattan... en 1899.

Rebelles

Rien n'est plus dangereux qu'un secret... Les amies d'hier sont devenues les rivales d'aujourd'hui. Coups bas à l'heure du thé, trahisons au cœur de la nuit, les bals somptueux bruissent des plus folles rumeurs. Retour à Manhattan... en 1899.

Rumeurs

In this second installment of the hot new Luxe series, Penelope takes Elizabeth's tragic absence as an opportunity to remake her image, Lina continues her own identity makeover by latching onto a wealthy benefactor, and ill-fated lovers Diana and Henry struggle with their emotions--and each other.

Rumours

'Mysterie, romantiek, jaloezie, verraad, humor en prachtige, historisch correcte details. Ik kon 'Deluxe' niet neerleggen!' - Cecily von Ziegesar, auteur van de Gossip Girl-serie. Manhattan, 1899... ... betoverende meisjes in weelderige jurken, feesten tot het ochtendgloren en sociale etiquette. ... onweerstaanbare jongens met een oogverblindende glimlach en gevaarlijke bedoelingen. ... leugens om bestwil, duistere geheimen en romantische schandalen. De zussen Elizabeth en Diana Holland staan aan de top van de glinsterende upper class van Manhattan aan het begin van de negentiende eeuw. Aan de buitenkant een zorgeloos leven in luxe, maar achter de prachtige gevels van de huizen kan de werkelijkheid er heel anders uitzien. Elizabeth leert dit als haar duidelijk wordt gemaakt dat de toekomst van het gezin afhangt van het vinden van de juiste man. Maar haar keuze heeft ook gevolgen voor zowel haar opstandige zusje als voor haar beste vriendin Penelope. En buiten de luxueuze woonkamers is de meid Lina een gevaarlijke tegenstander - ze heeft ontdekt met wie de knappe Elizabeth een relatie heeft gehad, en alle geheimen hebben een prijs. Zie ook 'Roddel & achterklap', deel twee in de chicklitserie. De Luxe-serie neemt je mee naar het bruisende New York aan het eind van de negentiende eeuw. Je wordt ondergedompeld in een wereld van extravagante feesten, strenge etiquette, geheime affaires en schandalen die de krantenkoppen halen. Anna Godbersen (1980) is een Amerikaanse auteur die in 2007 debuteerde met de historische roman 'Luxe', de eerste in een reeks romans voor jongvolwassenen die zich afspelen in het sociale leven van New York City rond 1900.

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