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From the New York Times bestselling author of the Luxe series comes a lush, romantic novel about the love triangle that started Chicago’s infamous Great Fire.
It’s 1871, and Emmeline Carter is poised to take Chicago’s high society by storm. Between her father’s sudden rise to wealth and her recent engagement to Chicago’s most eligible bachelor, Emmeline has it all. But she can’t stop thinking about the life she left behind, including her childhood sweetheart, Anders Magnuson.
Fiona Byrne, Emmeline’s childhood best friend, is delighted by her friend’s sudden rise to prominence, especially since it means Fiona is free to pursue Anders herself. But when Emmeline risks everything for one final fling with Anders, Fiona feels completely betrayed.
As the summer turns to fall, the city is at a tipping point: friendships are tested, hearts are broken, and the tiniest spark might set everything ablaze.
Sweeping, soapy, and romantic, this is a story about an epic love triangle—one that will literally set the city ablaze and change the lives of three childhood friends forever.
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“Godbersen breaks new ground with this stand-alone, although the high-stakes drama, glitzy society balls, and steamy romance will appeal to her current fans. An engrossing read for anyone who likes their historical fiction with a dash of melodrama.”
— Booklist
“A steamy romance set amid the tragic Chicago fire of 1871 that will intrigue fans of dramatic, swoony historical fiction.”
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Anna Godbersen was born in Berkeley, California, and educated at Barnard College. After graduating she worked in the literary department of Esquire magazine, where she also wrote book reviews. Her debut novel was the first installment of the bestselling Luxe series for young adults, which she followed with the Bright Young Things series. The Blonde, published by in May 2014, was her first book for adults. She lives in Brooklyn.
Suzanne Elise Freeman is a voice talent and Earphones Award–winning audiobook narrator.