A peek behind the curtain at one of the most remarkable feuds in history- Mrs. Vanderbilt and Mrs. Astor's notorious battle for control of New York society during the Gilded Age, from the bestselling author of Park Avenue Summer
Renee Rosen is the bestselling author of Park Avenue Summer, Windy City Blues, White Collar Girl, What the Lady Wants and Dollface. She is also the author of Every Crooked Pot, a YA novel published in 2007. Renee lives in Chicago.
“Rosen always writes whip-smart women, and I can’t wait for her
depiction of notorious social dragons Alva Vanderbilt and Mrs.
Astor, who battle for control of New York society during the Gilded
Age. Bridgerton’s Lady Whistledown and Lady Danbury have nothing on
these two!”
―Parade
"Witty and beautifully imagined…Rosen delights with breezy dialogue
and keen insights into the era. Historical fans will love
this."
—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"[P]aints a vivid and ravishing picture…rcommended for fans of
Rosen’s other works and readers who enjoy historical fiction and
authors such as Kristin Hannah and Elizabeth Gilbert.”
—Library Journal (starred review)
“Rosen’s novel opens with a sly wink to that grande dame of the
Gilded Age, Edith Wharton, before she deftly spins a captivating
tale of her own, based upon the legendary rivalry between
Caroline Astor and Alva Vanderbilt. And what a rich story it
is, full of opulent balls and monstrous mansions, yet firmly rooted
in the parallel struggles of two very different heroines as they
fight for their dignity and rights as wives, as mothers, and as
women.”
—Fiona Davis, bestselling author of GMA Book Club Pick The
Lions of Fifth Avenue
"As ever, Rosen shines with impeccable research and eloquent
prose. Readers will relish this peek behind the curtain of New
York’s most rich and famous families and follow with interest,
amusement and even shock, the escapades of these strong and savvy
women. Enjoy!”
—Pam Jenoff, New York Times bestselling author
of The Lost Girls of Paris
“Delightful! Prepare to be caught up in a high society feud
between The Mrs. Astor and upstart Alva Vanderbilt in
this wonderful novel of manners and social survival in a time
before women could vote. The Social Graces is written with the
talented Renee Rosen's unique blend of heart and humor and I flew
through the utterly charming pages, not always sure which of these
majestic women I should be rooting for.”
—Stephanie Dray, New York Times Bestselling
author of The Women of Chateau Lafayette
“Both an intimate portrait of two intriguing women and a sweeping
depiction of Gilded Age society. Rosen’s characters leap off the
page with vivid description and poignant emotion. Richly detailed
and meticulously researched—historical fiction readers will
love The Social Graces!”
—Chanel Cleeton, New York Times bestselling author of The Last
Train to Key West
"Meticulously researched and absolutely
absorbing, The Social Graces chronicles the eye-popping
extravagances and catty magnificence of the brassy nouveau
riches who fought to seize control of high society during the
Gilded Age. I can’t remember the last book that made me gasp
“Oh, no!” as many times at unexpected reversals. The pages all but
turned themselves!"
—Julia Claiborne Johnson bestselling author of Be Frank With
Me
“By turns tender and devastating, this beautifully written novel
kept me in thrall to the end.”
—Kerri Maher, author of The Girl in White Gloves
“Renée Rosen at her finest! Pulling back the curtain on the
blood-sport world of Gilded Age high society, Rosen’s captivating
story of rivals Alva Vanderbilt and Caroline Astor shows what
happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object.”
—Bryn Turnbull, author of The Woman Before Wallis
“Renée Rosen’s The Social Graces is a fascinating look into
the lives of women who created their own power in a world that
granted them none. Rosen weaves a captivating story full of
mounting rivalries, glittering balls, and social intrigue, but it's
also a tale of women striving to manage their own lives and
legacies. Enthralling, thought provoking, and memorable, this
is a must read!”
—Kristin Beck, author of Courage My Love
“…Rosen presents an engaging novel of 1870s high-society foibles
that will please book clubs and fans of glittering frock
flicks.”
—Booklist
"Rosen once again brings history to life with vivid storytelling
and impeccable research. Caroline Astor and Alva Vanderbilt are
formidable opponents as old money clashes with new money in the
battle to reign among New York’s upper crust. Rosen shares the
details of their infamous parties, the salaciousness of society's
scandals as well the small, personal moments that show their
humaneness and vulnerability. This is a must read for historical
and/or women’s fiction fans.”
—Lauren Margolin, The Good Book Fairy
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