Bestselling author Lynn Austin returns with a luminous work of historical fiction set amid the opulence of Gilded Age New York where three generations of women in one family must reckon with the choices they have made and their hopes for the future. New York 1898. The only thing more shocking than Arthur Stanhope IIIs unexpected death is the revelation that his will bestows his company--and most of the vast fortune that goes with it--to the nearest male heir leaving his mother wife and daughter nearly impoverished. His widow Sylvia quickly realizes she must set aside her grief to ensure their daughter Adelaide is launched into society as soon as the appropriate mourning period passes. If Sylvia can find a wealthy husband for Addy before anyone realizes theyre practically destitute there will be little disruption to the lifestyle theyre accustomed to. Sylvias mother-in-law Junietta believes their life could use a little disruption. She has watched Sylvia play her role as a society wife as Junietta once did despite what it cost them both. Junietta vows to give her granddaughter the power to choose a path beyond what society expects. But for Addy to have that chance both mother and grandmother must first confront painful truths about their own choices. Only in bringing their secrets to light can they hope to reshape their family inheritance into a legacy more fulfilling than they ever dared dream. Stand alone Christian historical romance from Christy Award Hall of Fame authorHistorical drama full of complex family dynamicsPerfect for fans of Eves Daughters and other family sagasIncludes discussion questions for book clubs
