A compelling tale with a magnetic protagonist... A lushly savage scrutiny of the mores of New York society's circle of wealth and privilege in the 1890's.";Kirkus Reviews "Excellent characterization and a well-constructed, believable plot make this first-rate historical fiction.";Library Journal "Expertly crafted, a finely constructed portrayal of life in the United States at the end of the 19th century... Rich in historical period detail ... Kavaler creates an unforgettable and provocative novel of a scandalously disturbing time... First-rate historical fiction.";Greenwich Times "I enjoyed it tremendously. The research is marvelous. For anyone who likes to read about the rich -- this book will be a treat."; Thomas Fleming, best-selling novelist, Loyalties, The Officer's Wives "A brilliantly conceived book by the literary world's peerless authority on America's `Upper Crust' ... Ms. Kavaler is truly the successor to Edith Wharton, Henry James, and Louis Auchincloss.";Jerry O'Connell, Book Critic, WBAI.
Viola is a rebellious young society beauty, determined to prove that a woman is the equal of any man in a world breaking free of Victorian restraints. Byron Tremaine is the greatest hero of an age of heroes, a world-famous explorer, unbending in his belief that a woman's place is in his arms, not at his side. When these two come together, it's like an explosion.
Viola is a rebellious young society beauty, determined to prove that a woman is the equal of any man in a world breaking free of Victorian restraints. Byron Tremaine is the greatest hero of an age of heroes, a world-famous explorer, unbending in his belief that a woman's place is in his arms, not at his side. When these two come together, it's like an explosion.
The Edmonts, an aristocratic couple living in the puritanical 1890s, rebel against Victorian mores--Melanie by opening her boudoir to a steady stream of lovers, and Wallace by seeking a divorce
A compelling tale with a magnetic protagonist... A lushly savage scrutiny of the mores of New York society's circle of wealth and privilege in the 1890's.";Kirkus Reviews "Excellent characterization and a well-constructed, believable plot make this first-rate historical fiction.";Library Journal "Expertly crafted, a finely constructed portrayal of life in the United States at the end of the 19th century... Rich in historical period detail ... Kavaler creates an unforgettable and provocative novel of a scandalously disturbing time... First-rate historical fiction.";Greenwich Times "I enjoyed it tremendously. The research is marvelous. For anyone who likes to read about the rich -- this book will be a treat."; Thomas Fleming, best-selling novelist, Loyalties, The Officer's Wives "A brilliantly conceived book by the literary world's peerless authority on America's `Upper Crust' ... Ms. Kavaler is truly the successor to Edith Wharton, Henry James, and Louis Auchincloss.";Jerry O'Connell, Book Critic, WBAI.
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