Characters
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| Elizabeth Holland (Female)
, Engaged
, Socialite
, Prim and proper; from old money; engaged Henry, but in love with a member of her family's staff |
| Diana Holland (Female)
, Socialite
, Elizabeth's younger sister; reads romance novels; wants excitement in her life; having a secret affair with Henry |
| Henry Schoonmaker (Male)
, Engaged
, Playboy
, Must marry Elizabeth or be disinherited |
| Penelope Hayes (Female)
, Socialite
, From new money; determined to win Henry's affections; jelaous of Elizabeth |
| LIna Broud (Female)
, Maid
, An outsider looking in at privileged society; Elizabeth's maid; has gossip on Elizabeth that could finally bring her into high society; doesn't know if she should betray her employer and friend |
Genre
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| Young adult fiction |
| Romance |
| Historical |
Topics
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| Secrets |
| Engagements |
| Scandal |
| Wealthy lifestyles |
| Love affairs |
| Teenage girls |
| Jealousy |
| Forbidden love |
| Socialites |
| Deception |
| Gossip |
| Star-crossed lovers |
| Upper classes |
| Sisters |
Setting
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| New York - Mid-Atlantic States (U.S.) |
Time Period
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| 1899 -- 19th century |