Book details
Envy
Description
Two months have passed since the dramatic homecoming of Elizabeth Holland - Manhattan society eagerly awaits her return. But Elizabeth won't rejoin her sister Diana's side. The whispers are beginning - is all as it seems behind closed doors?Uptown, Henry and Penelope Schoonmaker are the city's most celebrated couple. But despite the glittering diamond she wears, the newlyweds share little more than scorn for each other.Manhattan's most envied residents appear to have everything they desire: wealth, beauty, happiness.However, in a city where appearance is everything, sometimes the most practiced smiles hide the most scandalous secrets. . . .
Age
13-14
Text complexity
advanced
Length
405 pages
Book in series
#3
Why to read
- Engaging Historical Setting: 'Envy' transports readers to the glamorous world of New York City's elite during the early 20th century, providing a vivid and immersive historical backdrop that adds depth and intrigue to the narrative.
- Complex Characters: The book features a cast of well-developed characters, each with their own secrets, desires, and motivations. Readers will find themselves invested in the characters' lives and relationships, eager to see how their stories unfold.
- Social Commentary: Through its depiction of the lives of the wealthy and their interactions with those from different social classes, 'Envy' offers a critique of the social dynamics and moral complexities of the Gilded Age, prompting readers to reflect on issues of wealth, power, and privilege.
- Entertaining Drama and Romance: 'Envy' is filled with dramatic twists, scandalous revelations, and romantic entanglements that keep the pages turning. Fans of historical fiction and romance will enjoy the blend of gossip, betrayal, and love that drives the plot forward.