About the book:
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 III’s 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 they’re practically destitute, there will be little disruption to the lifestyle they’re accustomed to.
Sylvia’s 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.
My rating:
4 stars
4 stars
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All My Secrets was a wonderful read. The characters were well written and I found myself easily immersed in their story.
It was crazy all the different layers there were in this book. I loved the slips back in time when Junietta or Sylvia were telling parts of their story. The current day was probably my favorite, as I really liked Adelaide and her love story.
All My Secrets is a book that I think any historical romance reader will enjoy. It is written very well and moves quickly. The narrator of the audio format was great and it was easy to listen to.
All in all, All My Secrets was a very good read and I recommend it. I look forward forward reading more of Lynn Austin's books as I'm able.
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I read some of Lynn's earlier works (a Civil War series I think) but haven't read anything by her in a long time. I should learn more about the books she has published because I might find some stories that are interesting and good reads! :)
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