Overall, a fairly forgettable book. The characters were unsympathetic and not very likable - I thought Ivo as the male lead was a pretty weak character, and I just didn't care about any of the obstacles that Cora was facing (trying to fit it with English life--seating charts, redecorating, entertain...
As somebody who doesn't read a lot, or really any, period fiction I wasn't expecting to like this much as book as I did. It was really a wonderful read, and written in a way that made it a very easy read as opposed to the heavy going, typical period stuff I was expecting. It's a brilliant novel to l...
Entirely decent historical fiction. Wealthy, spoiled, naive heiress falls in love, nasty conniving mother and mother-in-law are nasty. Dinners, corsets, opulence. Great fun. Can't help rooting for Cora the heiress, despite her being unplugged from any commonplace reality.
This might win for best vacation fluff of the summer, and I mean that in the awesomest way. I've seen Anna Godbersen's YA Luxe series described as Edith Wharton meets Gossip Girl, and I would say that this novel is a grown-up version of the Luxe books. Or, how about this: ever had a gin fizz? Thi...
I am enjoying this story for the most part, but can't believe how easily distracted I am with it. I am finding myself working on other books instead of reading what I am supposed to be reading.
3.5 stars"The lace alone on the numerous nightgowns, peignoirs, wrappers, bed jackets, and petticoats was probably worth more than diamonds, as all of it was handmade, some of it worn by the French queen who had had her head cut off." The American Heiress is Cora Cash, pampered daughter of the oh-so...
In this story set in the Gilded Age of the late 1800's, American Heiress Cora Cash has almost everything: loads of money, near universal admiration and stunning beauty. What Cora lacks is love, life purpose and freedom--her ever-present, controlling mother has a master plan for her life that involve...
3.5 stars"The lace alone on the numerous nightgowns, peignoirs, wrappers, bed jackets, and petticoats was probably worth more than diamonds, as all of it was handmade, some of it worn by the French queen who had had her head cut off." The American Heiress is Cora Cash, pampered daughter of the oh-so...
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