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Edith Wharton's The Decoration of Houses (1897), co-written with the architect Ogden Codman Jr., brought transatlantic fame to a writer best known as a chronicler of Gilded Age New York. In their decorating guidebook, Wharton and Codman, who collaborated on the design of the author's Massachusetts home, The Mount, advocated for simple but classically informed choices that resonate profoundly today. The book crystallizes what Wharton found to be troubling in Americans' enthusiasm for ostentation at the turn of the twentieth century--the late Victorian equivalent of the modern "McMansion." This annotated edition includes a comprehensive introduction that provides relevant biographical information on Wharton, as well as her literary work and how her perspectives on homeownership and décor informed her writing. The reproduction of the book's original illustrations alongside new annotations allows readers to visualize how Wharton's aesthetic preferences informed her writing, life, and charitable works. Valuable to Wharton scholars as well as students of design, The Decoration of Houses presents a definitive look at the tastes of a literary icon.

Even the hardest heart can be softened by love ...Cassandra Zerek is a true innocent in a wild anddangerous place -- but her indomitable spirit and gentle soul make her stronger than anyone suspects.The owner of a Colorado mining empire, Luke Taggart's wealth and position can buy him anything, yet he has grown bored with a life of saloons, gambling, and loose women. Nothing soothes his restless inner yearning -- until he spies Cassandra, as fresh and pure as a spring morning, and vows he will possess her. The radiant, charmingly naïve youngbeauty seems blind to the depth of Luke's desire or the lengths he is willing to go to seduce her. But the lady is wise, with an unwavering faith in the magical powers of love. And she's determined to awaken the good man hiding in Luke's tormented heart, for only one precious giftwill truly win her: his deep, passionate, and unsullied love.

A new historical novel from Pamela Schoenewaldt, the USA Today bestselling author of When We Were Strangers.Italy, 1905. Fourteen-year-old Lucia and her young mother, Teresa, are servants in a magnificent villa on the Bay of Naples, where Teresa soothes their unhappy mistress with song. But volatile tempers force them to flee, exchanging their warm, gilded cage for the cold winds off Lake Erie and Cleveland's restless immigrant quarters.With a voice as soaring and varied as her moods, Teresa transforms herself into the Naples Nightingale on the vaudeville circuit. Clever and hardworking, Lucia blossoms in school until her mother's demons return, fracturing Lucia's dreams.Yet Lucia is not alone in her struggle for a better life. All around her, friends and neighbors, new Americans, are demanding decent wages and working conditions. Lucia joins their battle, confronting risks and opportunities that will transform her and her world in ways she never imagined.

The unputdownable third book in the Mandeville series, full of secrets, mystery and romance...

From USA Today bestselling author Joanna Shupe comes a spicy Anastasia story full of secrets and betrayal, set among the glittering streets of New York City's Gilded Age.In 1880 a baby was stolen from the wealthiest family in America. Though no ransom was ever demanded, the Pendelton family never gave up hope . . . and their reward became the stuff of legend.After being raised in a children's asylum, Josie Smith ends up on the streets and quickly learns how to take care of herself. Her singing voice draws crowds on every corner, and she'll stop at nothing to become famous and travel the world, loved and adored by all. Maybe then she won't think about the family who gave her away as an infant.Leo Hardy isn't afraid to use his charm and wits to make a fast buck, especially with a mother and five siblings to support. When he stumbles upon a beautiful young woman singing on the street, Leo notices her striking resemblance to the infamous missing baby's mother, Mrs. Thomas Pendelton. The Hardys lost everything thanks to the Pendeltons, and once Leo sees Josie, he seizes the opportunity to settle the score. All he needs to do is pull off the biggest swindle of his career.As the two are catapulted into Knickerbocker High Society, they grow closer to their goal, as well as to each other. But secrets can only stay hidden for so long. Soon the truth unfolds, and both Josie and Leo must separate what's real from what's just gilding.

In this epic and unforgettable love story, set in the wilds of Missouri and the glamour of high society Boston at the dawn of the Gilded Age, one woman's life changes forever the day that a stranger turns up on her doorstep.

A Steampunk Romance set aboard the luxury airship 'Soaring Dragon'. Lin Mei Lau covets the adventurous life that the world-famous airship, The Soaring Dragon, has to offer.She's on the cusp of an arranged marriage and a lifetime of quiet village life that she doesn't want, when she's mistaken for a spy and abducted right before the airship departs from Hong Kong, bound for London.That 'adventurous life' she dreamed of proves to be a little more harrowing than she ever imagined it could be.Antiquities Professor Joseph Kaisin has finally finished packing up his father's Hong Kong household and prized inventions to be shipped back to London.An impromptu meeting at the pier leads to a reunion with Joe's oldest friend, and his enchanting younger sister, Lin Mei Lau.Employed as a covert crown agent and connected to his father's work, Joe is kept busy and always expects trouble. It comes with the job.What he didn't expect was how much trouble Lin Mei could fall into-all because of one little tiger cub she found among the cargo that caught her heart.And now that she's caught Joe's, he has no choice but to help her on her mission to protect and rescue the fuzzy little feline… …fortunately, protecting is Joe's best job.

She was born into privilege yet yearns for freedom. Dare she risk it all for love? Though spunky Savannah Ensworth was born into wealth and privilege, she longs for the freedom allotted to men. Marriage is the very last thing on her to-do list. As the sole heir to her father's fortune, she's in no hurry to turn the freedom that comes with wealth over to a husband. Bored and restless, she arrives for yet another mind-numbing winter season at the Jekyll Island Millionaire's Club. There is nothing new under the sun...or so she thinks until she meets Joseph Bennett, the visiting reverend. As sparks fly, a forbidden attraction grows. But will their very different lives snuff out any hope of a future? And is she ready to give up the freedom she's always desired for a love that could cost her everything?

It tells the story of a wealthy family and their decline in society during the late 19th century as America underwent significant industrial and societal changes.

"New to wealth and to London high society, American heiress Cora Dove discovers that with the right man, marriage might not be such an inconvenience after all. . . . Cora Dove and her sisters' questionable legitimacy has been the lifelong subject of New York's gossipmongers and a continual stain on their father's reputation. So when the girls each receive a generous, guilt-induced dowry from their dying grandmother, the sly Mr. Hathaway vows to release their funds only if Cora and her sisters can procure suitable husbands-far from New York. For Cora, England is a fresh start. She has no delusions of love, but a husband who will respect her independence? That's an Earl worth fighting for. Enter: Leopold Brendon, Earl of Devonworth, a no-nonsense member of Parliament whose plan to pass a Public Health bill that would provide clean water to the working class requires the backing of a wealthy wife. He just never expected to crave Cora's touch or yearn to hear her thoughts on his campaign-or to discover that his seemingly perfect bride protects so many secrets. . . . But secrets have a way of bubbling to the surface, and Devonworth has a few of his own. With their pasts laid bare and Cora's budding passion for women's rights taking a dangerous turn, they'll learn the true cost of losing their heart to a stranger-and that love is worth any price"--

Louisa always loved Hill House. The tragic story of the former owners inspired her to want to teach history. But, trapped by the hardship she grew up in, Lou fears that dream is out of reach.

1870.The onset of the Gilded Age. Times are changing, and so are the ideals centered around women, but Kat Darlington's troubles go much deeper than the world's inequality, and they occur closer to home.One of five sisters in an affluent Manhattan family, Kat is a passionate young artist who yearns for adventure and a world where women have more freedom. While the women in her life seek suitors and dream of managing their own households, acquiring a husband is the least of her concerns.Their mother died while the country was in the middle of a civil war, and their father had returned to quickly marry a woman people knew little about before returning to the battlefield. Driven by her own mission, the Darlington sisters' new stepmother wreaked havoc on the household, and made life miserable for Kat in particular.Now older, Kat sets out to discover the truth behind the mysterious woman and her disappearances. Her stepmother threatens to use Kat's longtime friendship with Jude Williams, a student in his last year of law school and the son of a Southern white woman and a Black doctor in an era where one drop of Black blood has to be recorded on the census, to ruin her reputation and destroy Jude's future. While Kat is worried about protecting her childhood friend, Jude's feelings for the spirited Kat Darlington go much deeper than friendship.As Kat defies all to save her family from her stepmother and claim her independence, she enters a business arrangement with well-respected investor and businessman Merritt Huntington. He is drawn to Kat's frankness and free spirit, but she doesn't seek to be claimed by any gentleman. New York society is filled with whispers of scandal. Can Kat save the Darlingtons from ruin and put speculations to rest, or will she, too, become embroiled in scandal?If This Is Love is the first book in the charming and heartwarming Darlington historical romance series.

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald is a timeless classic that immerses readers in the glitz and glamour of the Jazz Age. With captivating characters and a tale of love, ambition, and tragedy, this novel is a must-read for lovers of literary excellence. Transport yourself to the dazzling world of the Roaring Twenties. Experience the allure and excess of the Jazz Age through vibrant storytelling. Follow the enigmatic Jay Gatsby on his pursuit of the American Dream. Dive into themes of love, wealth, and the emptiness of materialism. F. Scott Fitzgerald's lyrical prose will leave you spellbound and contemplating the complexities of human nature.

The Hero of Mount Vere. The dragon slayer and protector of the realm from the monsters beyond the wall.That is who her husband is to be. He brings all the promise of salvation from the torments of her unhappy family, but all she can offer are secrets. Instead of a legitimate daughter to one of the most prominent Ducals, she is a secret illegitimate child. Not beloved like her sisters, but the scorn of her father's eye. A budding Mystic with the ability to read emotions on objects. Not to mention her ailing mother and two half-siblings that rely on her support.Yet she suspects her husband has secrets of his own. Will their secrets tear them apart or bring them together?

Discover the story of F. Scott Fitzgerald's Great Gatsby with this exquisite edition from Union Square & Co.'s Signature Gilded Classics series! The stunning Great Gatsbyspecial edition features sprayed edges, color end pages, a built-in ribbon bookmark, and embossed foil cover. The beautiful design and attention to detail set this special edition book apart, whether you're reading for the first time or building a library of your favorite classic literature books. When Nick Carraway moves to West Egg, Long Island, he has no idea that the lavishly outfitted mansion next to his modest house is home to Jay Gatsby. Eventually, Nick becomes aware of Gatsby's intense interest in his cousin Daisy Buchanan, and when Daisy's brutish husband, Tom, probes Gatsby's background, he uncovers unsavory revelations about his rival's wealth. First published in 1925, F. Scott Fitzgerald's third novel offers a definitive portrait of the opulence and recklessness of the Jazz Age. The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald was first published in 1925. Set in the Jazz Age on Long Island, New York, it tells the story of Jay Gatsby, a wealthy, mysterious, and complex man driven by an obsession with his past, and Daisy Buchanan, a married woman he loved in his youth. Considered one of the greatest novels ever written, it explores the themes of love, loss, and the American Dream. The Great Gatsby has been adapted numerous times for film, most recently in 2013 starring Leonardo DiCaprio as Jay Gatsby. Despite its commentary on a different time period in American history, the story is particularly relevant today--contrasting the glamorous lives of the wealthy with the realities beneath the surface and revealing the fallacy of the American Dream.

Susy Branch and Nick Lansing are typical Wharton heroes: popular, attractive, and much poorer than their "international set" friends. Like Lily Bart in The House of Mirth, the two depend on the largesse of more privileged acquaintances to get by. Recognizing in each other a desire for the finer things in life, they decide to get married and, knowing that their friends will happily provide fabulous accommodations, live rent-free on an extended honeymoon until either one of them finds a better match--at which point they will amicably divorce and sail off into their separate, wealthier sunsets. But a romantic tour of Europe can confuse even the most mercenary hearts. And when a friend asks for a favor in exchange for the use of her palazzo, Susy and Nick realize that everything in this sophisticated world comes at a price: one that their hearts and consciences may no longer allow them to pay. . .

Railroad detective Choctaw Parker works to solve all manner of murder-most-foul in Florida during the Gilded Age.

A new novel set in the Gilded Age in New York City, about an immigrant daughter's ascent from sweatshop to haute couture, her insatiable hunger for a place in society, and her obsession with a madman.

Is love really worth any price? After being driven from his home in Vermont by a mother perched on the edge of insanity and another money-grubbing old woman who won't let him marry the woman he loves, Sheridan Baird seeks his fortune in the steel mills in Pittsburgh. But when his worst fears come true and his love marries another, he wonders if it wouldn't have been better to have perished in the Civil War like his brothers. Then, he meets the attractive and sophisticated Elinor Taylor from Manhattan. Encouraged by the death wish of a good friend and in a reckless bid to seize control of his fortunes, Sheridan moves to Brooklyn, New York, to try to win her heart. Things rarely go according to plan, and he ends up fighting, not only for Elinor's love but also for his very life. Elinor Taylor, the daughter of a wealthy financier from Manhattan, chafes under the constraints of upper-class society. When her parents take it upon themselves to find her a husband from among the snobby, self-important New York elite, she rebels by providing her own bachelor to court. Things veer off course when he falls in love with her, and Elinor and her parents spend Christmas in Pittsburgh, where she meets Sheridan Baird, a steelworker from Vermont. Now, she must determine if she should settle for a safe marriage to a good man from a Knickerbocker family or chase her dream of marrying a man she can both love and respect.

Strange, secretive neighbors. Groundhogs run amok. The steep price of resurrecting the past.After years of avoiding his family, cryptobiologist Ryan Nolan returns to New Haven to investigate rumors of a dragon sighting. Yet instead of a giant mythological lizard, he stumbles upon a dead body. Connecting the murder to missing Mexican artifacts leads him on a path straight back to his long-lost love, Charlotte.Charlotte Reid has never been one to shy away from a challenge. As a bone hunter in the Wild West and a paleontologist in the East, she has a taste for adventure. But when secretive neighbors move in next door, and strange groundhogs invade her backyard, she finds herself in the middle of a cryptozoological conspiracy.As their feelings for each other emerge stronger than ever before, the duo must pair Charlotte's knowledge of the past with Ryan's expertise in the present to uncover the truth. Encountering unimaginable dangers in their search for clues, will their bond be strong enough to survive the unknown?~STEP INTO THE ELEMENTAL WEB!Steampunk adventure wrapped around a romance and threaded with biotechnology. Join USA Today bestselling author, Anne Renwick, as she takes you back into an alternate past.ELEMENTAL WEB CHRONICLES: The Golden Spider, The Silver Skull, The Iron Fin, Venomous SecretsELEMENTAL WEB TALES: A Trace of Copper, In Pursuit of Dragons, A Reflection of Shadows, A Snowflake at Midnight, A Ghost in Amber, A Whisper of Bone, Flight of the ScarabELEMENTAL WEB STORIES: The Tin Rose, Kraken and Canals, Rust and Steam

Despite her illustrious title, Camille, Duchess of Hereford, remains what she has always been, a pariah. Though her title means she's technically accepted by London Society, the rebellious widow with her burgeoning interest in the suffrage movement and her American ways isn't exactly high on every hostess's guest list. But Camille starts to wonder if being an outcast is not without its perks when the tantalizing answer to her secret fear appears in the shape of Jacob Thorne, the illegitimate son of an earl and co-owner of London's infamous Montague Club.