A Certain Age
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The bestselling author of A Hundred Summers brings the Roaring Twenties brilliantly to life in this enchanting and compulsively readable tale of intrigue, romance, and scandal in New York Society, brimming with lush atmosphere, striking characters, and irresistible charm.
As the freedom of the Jazz Age transforms New York City, the iridescent Mrs. Theresa Marshall of Fifth Avenue and Southampton, Long Island, has done the unthinkable: she’s fallen in love with her young paramour, Captain Octavian Rofrano, a handsome aviator and hero of the Great War. An intense and deeply honorable man, Octavian is devoted to the beautiful socialite of a certain age and wants to marry her. While times are changing and she does adore the Boy, divorce for a woman of Theresa’s wealth and social standing is out of the question, and there is no need; she has an understanding with Sylvo, her generous and well-respected philanderer husband.
But their relationship subtly shifts when her bachelor brother, Ox, decides to tie the knot with the sweet younger daughter of a newly wealthy inventor. Engaging a longstanding family tradition, Theresa enlists the Boy to act as her brother’s cavalier, presenting the family’s diamond rose ring to Ox’s intended, Miss Sophie Fortescue—and to check into the background of the little-known Fortescue family. When Octavian meets Sophie, he falls under the spell of the pretty ingénue, even as he uncovers a shocking family secret. As the love triangle of Theresa, Octavian, and Sophie progresses, it transforms into a saga of divided loyalties, dangerous revelations, and surprising twists that will lead to a shocking transgression . . . and eventually force Theresa to make a bittersweet choice.
As the freedom of the Jazz Age transforms New York City, the iridescent Mrs. Theresa Marshall of Fifth Avenue and Southampton, Long Island, has done the unthinkable: she’s fallen in love with her young paramour, Captain Octavian Rofrano, a handsome aviator and hero of the Great War. An intense and deeply honorable man, Octavian is devoted to the beautiful socialite of a certain age and wants to marry her. While times are changing and she does adore the Boy, divorce for a woman of Theresa’s wealth and social standing is out of the question, and there is no need; she has an understanding with Sylvo, her generous and well-respected philanderer husband.
But their relationship subtly shifts when her bachelor brother, Ox, decides to tie the knot with the sweet younger daughter of a newly wealthy inventor. Engaging a longstanding family tradition, Theresa enlists the Boy to act as her brother’s cavalier, presenting the family’s diamond rose ring to Ox’s intended, Miss Sophie Fortescue—and to check into the background of the little-known Fortescue family. When Octavian meets Sophie, he falls under the spell of the pretty ingénue, even as he uncovers a shocking family secret. As the love triangle of Theresa, Octavian, and Sophie progresses, it transforms into a saga of divided loyalties, dangerous revelations, and surprising twists that will lead to a shocking transgression . . . and eventually force Theresa to make a bittersweet choice.
Received this from the publisher via a Goodreads giveaway. I always look for a new author to try. Thank you so much for sending this title to me and I have a feeling my book wishlist will be getting higher when I add her other titles to it. Now for my review...
I love reading books set in NYC. This was the first book I have read by this author and I totally enjoyed this story. It is set in the 1920s, a dazzling time period, with a nicely moving plot that encompasses a 'Tit and Tattle' gossip column that provides insight to certain plot points just when you need them. It has romance, touch of mystery and a nice ending with a couple of surprises in the clarification of the mystery that is underlying the story. All in all, a really good read. Would I read more by this author? Yes, I absolutely would. Adding Cocoa Beach to my wishlist as it is the story of Virginia.
I love reading books set in NYC. This was the first book I have read by this author and I totally enjoyed this story. It is set in the 1920s, a dazzling time period, with a nicely moving plot that encompasses a 'Tit and Tattle' gossip column that provides insight to certain plot points just when you need them. It has romance, touch of mystery and a nice ending with a couple of surprises in the clarification of the mystery that is underlying the story. All in all, a really good read. Would I read more by this author? Yes, I absolutely would. Adding Cocoa Beach to my wishlist as it is the story of Virginia.
Released 6 yrs ago (1/26/2018 UTC) at RABCK, A RABCK -- Controlled Releases
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This is beginning its Bookcrossing journey as a RABCK to spoiledrotten. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Looking forward to its sequel in July 2018, "Cocoa Beach." Happy Reading and Happy BookCrossing!
A Certain Age has arrived safely. I look forward to reading this. Thanks for the RABCK!
There is not much more I can add to dvg's previous reviews. I agree with all she stated. I will pass this on to a friend, then make it available.
02/22/18 Book has been returned, friend also enjoyed it very much. It is now abailable.
02/22/18 Book has been returned, friend also enjoyed it very much. It is now abailable.
Gave to someone to bring toma senior center.
