Anna Godbersen

New York, 1899. Søstrene Elizabeth og Diana Holland tilhører Manhattans overklasse. De danner eliten i New York-sosieteten - en verden hvor utseende og status bestemmer alt, og skandaler stenger deg ute for godt. Når søstrene oppdager at deres posisjon står for fall, utløses en rekke hendelser som truer deres hittil løfterike fremtid. Dette er første bok i serien.

Murmures jaloux, anciennes rancunes et nouvelles trahisons : bienvenue dans le Manhattan de l'Âge Doré.Deux mois après le retour fracassant d'Elizabeth Holland, l'élite new-yorkaise attend avec impatience de la voir réapparaître au sein de la haute société. Mais quand elle refuse de se montrer aux côtés de sa sœur Diana, tous se demandent si la vie est aussi rose qu'elle le semble pour les Holland. Diana, de son côté, est tourmentée par son amour pour Henry, que Pénélope tient désormais sous sa coupe grâce au chantage. Quant à Lina, l'ambitieuse ex-femme de chambre, elle continue son incroyable ascension sociale, à ses risques et périls.Plongez dans l'univers plaqué or de la haute société américaine du XIXe siècle, entre scandales et complots, passion et humour. Si vous avez aimé « Gossip Girl », alors la Saga des Rebelles est faite pour vous.La Saga des Rebelles Les ravissantes Elisabeth et Diana Holland règnent d'une main de maître sur la haute société de Manhattan. Mais quand les sœurs découvrent que leur statut au sein de l'élite new-yorkaise est loin d'être stable, tout le monde devient une menace. De la perfide mondaine Pénélope Hayes au débonnaire séduisant Henry Schoonmaker en passant par l'acariâtre servante Linda Broud, tous veulent leur part du gâteau ! Anna Godbersen est une autrice américaine de romans historiques et de romances. Elle a fait ses débuts en 2007 avec le roman historique pour jeunes adultes « Rebelles ». Depuis, sa Saga des Rebelles a connu un succès mondial.

Pour l'élite de Manhattan en 1899, rien n'est plus dangereux qu'un scandale ni plus précieux qu'un secret.Elizabeth est à la tête de la jeunesse dorée de New-York. Elle s'apprête à épouser Henry, le plus beau parti de la ville, pour sauver sa famille de la ruine, mais tous les deux se préparent à un mariage sans amour. Elizabeth ne sait pas que sa rivale Pénélope, la maîtresse éconduite d'Henry, prépare sa revanche. Dans leur monde, rien n'est plus précieux qu'un secret, et des secrets, Elizabeth en cache plus d'un.Et quand le carrosse de cette dernière finit dans l'East River, une question subsiste : la vie dans les hautes sphère s'est-elle avérée trop compliquée pour la belle Elizabeth ? Ou quelqu'un voulait-t-il voir disparaître la plus populaire des filles de Manhattan ?Plongez dans l'univers plaqué or de la haute société américaine du XIXe siècle, entre scandales et complots, passion et humour. Si vous avez aimé « Gossip Girl », alors la Saga des Rebelles est faite pour vous.La Saga des Rebelles Les ravissantes Elisabeth et Diana Holland règnent d'une main de maître sur la haute société de Manhattan. Mais quand les sœurs découvrent que leur statut au sein de l'élite new-yorkaise est loin d'être stable, tout le monde devient une menace. De la perfide mondaine Penelope Hayes au débonnaire séduisant Henry Schoonmaker en passant par l'acariâtre servante Linda Broud, tous veulent leur part du gâteau !Découvrez un monde de luxe et de mensonges, où rien n'est plus dangereux qu'un scandale ni plus précieux qu'un secret…« Mystère, romance, jalousie, humour… impossible de s’arracher à Rebelles » –Cecily von Ziegesar, autrice de Gossip GirlAnna Godbersen est une autrice américaine de romans historiques et de romances. Elle a fait ses débuts en 2007 avec le roman historique pour jeunes adultes « Rebelles ». Depuis, sa Saga des Rebelles a connu un succès mondial.

Entre amours interdits, secrets inavouables, et jeux de pouvoir, personne n’échappe de la haute société de New York.Été 1900. À New York, Elizabeth cohabite avec un époux qu’elle n’aime pas, pour assurer un avenir à l’enfant qu’elle porte. Diana s’enfuit à Cuba à la recherche de son grand amour Henry, qui s'est engagé dans l'armée. Pendant ce temps à Manhattan, Carolina réalise son plus grand rêve en devenant une icône mondaine. Et Pénélope, réalisant enfin qu'elle ne peut pas forcer Henry à l'aimer, se laisse consoler par le sublime prince de Bavière, de visite aux États-Unis. Pourtant, nos quatre rebelles ne sont pas au bout de leurs déboires. Et lorsque les scandales du passé viennent éclabousser leurs robes raffinées, qui sait ce qu'il adviendra d'elles.Plongez dans l'univers plaqué or de la haute société américaine du XIXe siècle, entre scandales et complots, passion et humour. Si vous avez aimé « Gossip Girl », alors la Saga des Rebelles est faite pour vous.La Saga des Rebelles Les ravissantes Elisabeth et Diana Holland règnent d'une main de maître sur la haute société de Manhattan. Mais quand les sœurs découvrent que leur statut au sein de l'élite new-yorkaise est loin d'être stable, tout le monde devient une menace. De la perfide mondaine Pénélope Hayes au débonnaire séduisant Henry Schoonmaker en passant par l'acariâtre servante Linda Broud, tous veulent leur part du gâteau ! Anna Godbersen est une autrice américaine de romans historiques et de romances. Elle a fait ses débuts en 2007 avec le roman historique pour jeunes adultes « Rebelles ». Depuis, sa Saga des Rebelles a connu un succès mondial.

Rien n'est plus dangereux qu'un secret.Suite la disparition d'Elizabeth Holland, les rumeurs vont bon train dans les rues du Manhattan de 1899. Mais c'est sur les paules de Diana, la soeur d'Elizabeth, que repose d sormais le destin de leur famille, alors que beaucoup complotent contre elle. Entre P n lope qui est pr te tout pour faire tomber Henry dans ses filets, et l'ancienne domestique d'Elizabeth, Lina, qui d couvre que les ragots valent leur poids en or, Diana a de quoi s'inqui ter. Coups bas l'heure du th , trahisons au coeur de la nuit, et bals somptueux o bruissent des plus folles rumeurs sont au rendez-vous.Plongez dans l'univers plaqu or de la haute soci t am ricaine du XIXe si cle, entre scandales et complots, passion et humour. Si vous avez aim Gossip Girl, alors la Saga des Rebelles est faite pour vous.

You are invited to set sail on the maiden voyage of the SS Princess of the Pacific in this indulgent historical romance from Anna Godbersen, the New York Times bestselling author of The Luxe series. High society intrigue and deliciously shocking scandals meet a gripping fight for survival in this sweeping romance, sure to thrill fans of Kiera Cass and Katie McGee.Vida Hazzard can see her future: aboard the heralded “Millionaire’s Ship of the West,” she’ll charm the young scion Fitzhugh Farrar, resulting in a proposal of marriage. But Vida didn’t plan on Fitz’s best friend Sal, a rough-around-the-edges boy with a talent for getting under her skin. Nor did she anticipate a hurricane dashing their ship to pieces, along with her dreams. Stranded on an island with both Fitz and Sal, Vida is torn between the life she’s always planned for, and a future she’s never dared to want. As they desperately plot a course for home, Vida will discover just which boy can capture her wild heart—and where her future truly lies.Praise for The Luxe series: “Mystery, romance, jealousy, betrayal, humor, and gorgeous, historically accurate details. I couldn’t put The Luxe down!” —Cecily von Ziegesar, author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Gossip Girl series

You are invited to set sail on the maiden voyage of the SS Princess of the Pacific in this indulgent historical romance from Anna Godbersen, the New York Times bestselling author of The Luxe series. High society intrigue and deliciously shocking scandals meet a gripping fight for survival in this sweeping romance, sure to thrill fans of Kiera Cass and Katie McGee.Vida Hazzard can see her future: aboard the heralded “Millionaire’s Ship of the West,” she’ll charm the young scion Fitzhugh Farrar, resulting in a proposal of marriage. But Vida didn’t plan on Fitz’s best friend Sal, a rough-around-the-edges boy with a talent for getting under her skin. Nor did she anticipate a hurricane dashing their ship to pieces, along with her dreams. Stranded on an island with both Fitz and Sal, Vida is torn between the life she’s always planned for, and a future she’s never dared to want. As they desperately plot a course for home, Vida will discover just which boy can capture her wild heart—and where her future truly lies.Praise for The Luxe series: “Mystery, romance, jealousy, betrayal, humor, and gorgeous, historically accurate details. I couldn’t put The Luxe down!” —Cecily von Ziegesar, author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Gossip Girl series

You are invited to set sail on the maiden voyage of the SS Princess of the Pacific in this indulgent historical romance from Anna Godbersen, the New York Times bestselling author of The Luxe series.High society intrigue and deliciously shocking scandals meet a gripping fight for survival in this sweeping romance, sure to thrill fans of Kiera Cass and Katie McGee.Vida Hazzard can see her future: aboard the heralded "Millionaire's Ship of the West," she'll charm the young scion Fitzhugh Farrar, resulting in a proposal of marriage.But Vida didn't plan on Fitz's best friend Sal, a rough-around-the-edges boy with a talent for getting under her skin. Nor did she anticipate a hurricane dashing their ship to pieces, along with her dreams.Stranded on an island with both Fitz and Sal, Vida is torn between the life she's always planned for, and a future she's never dared to want. As they desperately plot a course for home, Vida will discover just which boy can capture her wild heart--and where her future truly lies.Praise for The Luxe series: "Mystery, romance, jealousy, betrayal, humor, and gorgeous, historically accurate details. I couldn't put The Luxe down " --Cecily von Ziegesar, author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Gossip Girl series

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.

Gossip Girl meets the Gilded Age in this delicious and compelling novel, the fourth and final book in the New York Times bestselling series from author Anna Godbersen.In the dramatic conclusion to the New York Times bestselling Luxe series, Manhattan's most dazzling socialites chase dreams, cling to promises, and tempt fate. Only one question remains: Will they fade away or will they shine ever brighter?New beginnings. Shocking revelations. Unexpected endings. This is Manhattan, 1899. As spring turns into summer, Elizabeth relishes her new role as a young wife, while her sister, Diana, searches for adventure abroad. But when a surprising clue about their father's death comes to light, the Holland girls wonder at what cost a life of splendor comes. Carolina Broad, society's newest darling fans a flame from her past, oblivious to how it might burn her future. Penelope Schoonmaker is finally Manhattan royalty--but when a real prince visits the city, she covets a title that comes with a crown. Her husband, Henry, bravely went to war, only to discover that his father's rule extends well beyond New York's shores and that fighting for love may prove a losing battle. "Mystery, romance, jealousy, betrayal, humor, and gorgeous, historically accurate details. I couldn't put The Luxe down " --Cecily von Ziegesar, author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Gossip Girl series

Gossip Girl meets the Gilded Age in this delicious and compelling novel, the second in the New York Times bestselling series from author Anna Godbersen.As old friends become rivals, Manhattan's most dazzling socialites find their futures threatened by whispers from the past. In this delicious sequel to the New York Times bestselling The Luxe, nothing is more dangerous than a scandal...or more precious than a secret.True love. False friends. Scandalous gossip. This is Manhattan, 1899.After bidding good-bye to New York's brightest star, Elizabeth Holland, rumors continue to fly about her untimely demise. All eyes are on those closest to the dearly departed: her mischievous sister, Diana, now the family's only hope for redemption; New York's most notorious cad, Henry Schoonmaker, the flame Elizabeth never extinguished; the seductive Penelope Hayes, poised to claim all that her best friend left behind--including Henry; even Elizabeth's scheming former maid, Lina Broud, who discovers that while money matters and breeding counts, gossip is the new currency. "Mystery, romance, jealousy, betrayal, humor, and gorgeous, historically accurate details. I couldn't put The Luxe down " --Cecily von Ziegesar, author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Gossip Girl series

The Luxe is the first book in the New York Times bestselling Luxe series by Anna Godbersen. In a world of luxury and deception, where appearance matters above everything and breaking the social code means running the risk of being ostracized forever, five teenagers lead dangerously scandalous lives. This thrilling trip to the age of innocence is anything but innocent.Pretty girls in pretty dresses, partying until dawn. Irresistible boys with mischievous smiles and dangerous intentions. White lies, dark secrets, and scandalous hook-ups. This is Manhattan, 1899.Beautiful sisters Elizabeth and Diana Holland rule Manhattan's social scene. Or so it appears. When the girls discover their status among New York City's elite is far from secure, suddenly everyone--from the backstabbing socialite Penelope Hayes to the debonair bachelor Henry Schoonmaker to the spiteful maid Lina Broud--threatens Elizabeth's and Diana's golden future.With the fate of the Hollands resting on her shoulders, Elizabeth must choose between family duty and true love. But when her carriage overturns near the East River, the girl whose glittering life lit up the city's gossip pages is swallowed by the rough current. As all of New York grieves, some begin to wonder whether life at the top proved too much for this ethereal beauty, or if, perhaps, someone wanted to see Manhattan's most celebrated daughter disappear..."Mystery, romance, jealous, betrayal, humor, and gorgeous, historically accurate details. I couldn't put The Luxe down " --Cecily von Ziegesar, author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Gossip Girl series

Gossip Girl meets the Gilded Age in this delicious and compelling novel, the fourth and final book in the New York Times bestselling series from author Anna Godbersen.In the dramatic conclusion to the New York Times bestselling Luxe series, Manhattan's most dazzling socialites chase dreams, cling to promises, and tempt fate. Only one question remains: Will they fade away or will they shine ever brighter?New beginnings. Shocking revelations. Unexpected endings. This is Manhattan, 1899. As spring turns into summer, Elizabeth relishes her new role as a young wife, while her sister, Diana, searches for adventure abroad. But when a surprising clue about their father's death comes to light, the Holland girls wonder at what cost a life of splendor comes. Carolina Broad, society's newest darling fans a flame from her past, oblivious to how it might burn her future. Penelope Schoonmaker is finally Manhattan royalty--but when a real prince visits the city, she covets a title that comes with a crown. Her husband, Henry, bravely went to war, only to discover that his father's rule extends well beyond New York's shores and that fighting for love may prove a losing battle. "Mystery, romance, jealousy, betrayal, humor, and gorgeous, historically accurate details. I couldn't put The Luxe down " --Cecily von Ziegesar, author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Gossip Girl series

Gossip Girl meets the Gilded Age in this delicious and compelling novel, the second in the New York Times bestselling series from author Anna Godbersen.As old friends become rivals, Manhattan's most dazzling socialites find their futures threatened by whispers from the past. In this delicious sequel to the New York Times bestselling The Luxe, nothing is more dangerous than a scandal...or more precious than a secret.True love. False friends. Scandalous gossip. This is Manhattan, 1899.After bidding good-bye to New York's brightest star, Elizabeth Holland, rumors continue to fly about her untimely demise. All eyes are on those closest to the dearly departed: her mischievous sister, Diana, now the family's only hope for redemption; New York's most notorious cad, Henry Schoonmaker, the flame Elizabeth never extinguished; the seductive Penelope Hayes, poised to claim all that her best friend left behind--including Henry; even Elizabeth's scheming former maid, Lina Broud, who discovers that while money matters and breeding counts, gossip is the new currency. "Mystery, romance, jealousy, betrayal, humor, and gorgeous, historically accurate details. I couldn't put The Luxe down " --Cecily von Ziegesar, author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Gossip Girl series

Gossip Girl meets the Gilded Age in this delicious and compelling novel, the third in the New York Times bestselling series from author Anna Godbersen.In the thrilling third installment of Anna Godbersen's bestselling Luxe series, Manhattan's most envied residents appear to have everything they desire: Wealth. Beauty. Happiness. But sometimes the most practiced smiles hide the most scandalous secrets.Jealous whispers. Old rivalries. New betrayals. This is Manhattan, 1899.Two months after Elizabeth Holland's dramatic homecoming, Manhattan eagerly awaits her return to the pinnacle of society. When Elizabeth refuses to rejoin her sister Diana's side, however, those watching New York's favorite family begin to suspect that all is not as it seems behind the stately doors of No. 17 Gramercy Park South. Farther uptown, Henry and Penelope Schoonmaker are the city's most celebrated couple. But despite the glittering diamond ring on Penelope's finger, the newlyweds share little more than scorn for each other. And while the newspapers call Penelope's social-climbing best friend, Carolina Broad, an heiress, her fortune--and her fame--is anything but secure. "Mystery, romance, jealousy, betrayal, humor, and gorgeous, historically accurate details. I couldn't put The Luxe down " --Cecily von Ziegesar, author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Gossip Girl series

New York City's latest It girl, Cordelia Grey, is flying high with celebrity pilot Max Darby. But such a public relationship could expose some very personal secrets...Aspiring triple-threat Letty Larkspur has finally gotten her big break, but will her talent make her a target in the cutthroat world of Hollywood? Newly married to her longtime sweetheart, socialite Astrid Donal finds herself spending more time with one of his henchmen than with her husband. With so many secrets between man and wife, is the honeymoon already coming to an end? In the stunning conclusion to the Bright Young Things series, Manhattan's most dazzling It girls chase dreams and tempt fate. The only question that remains is who will fade away and who will shine even brighter? Fans of the Luxe series, A Great and Terrible Beauty, and, of course, The Great Gatsby will delight in the glamour, intrigue, and romance of bestselling author Anna Godbersen's The Lucky Ones.

For the bright young things of 1929, the beautiful days seem endless, filled with romance and heartbreak, adventure and intrigue, friendship and rivalry. After a month in New York, Cordelia Grey and Letty Larkspur are small-town girls no longer. Letty will at last chase her Broadway dreams--no matter the cost. Cordelia, still reeling from the death of her father at the hands of the man she thought she loved, is set to honor Darius Grey's legacy? . . . ?and take her revenge. Promised to Cordelia's half brother, Charlie Grey, Astrid is caught up in a world of dazzling jewels and glittering nights--and the sparkle is blinding. A bitter rivalry will ensnare them all in a dangerous feud played out in the speakeasies of Manhattan and the great lawns of Long Island, and for Astrid, Cordelia, and Letty, the stakes could be deadly.

The year is 1929. New York is ruled by the Bright Young Things: flappers and socialites seeking thrills and chasing dreams in the anything-goes era of the Roaring Twenties.Letty Larkspur and Cordelia Grey escaped their small Midwestern town for New York's glittering metropolis. All Letty wants is to see her name in lights, but she quickly discovers Manhattan is filled with pretty girls who will do anything to be a star. . . .Cordelia is searching for the father she's never known, a man as infamous for his wild parties as he is for his shadowy schemes. Overnight, she enters a world more thrilling and glamorous than she ever could have imagined--and more dangerous. It's a life anyone would kill for . . . and someone will.The only person Cordelia can trust is -Astrid Donal, a flapper who seems to have it all: money, looks, and the love of Cordelia's brother, Charlie. But Astrid's perfect veneer hides a score of family secrets.Across the vast lawns of Long Island, in the -illicit speakeasies of Manhattan, and on the blindingly lit stages of Broadway, the three girls' fortunes will rise and fall--together and apart. From the New York Times bestselling author of The Luxe comes an epic new series set in the dizzying last summer of the Jazz Age.

It's a brand-new year and in this dramatic conclusion to the Luxe saga, the future of Manhattan's favourite socialites is looking decidedly different from the ones they had imagined for themselves.With old ties being broken and new ones formed, every decision comes at cost. And who knows who can afford it . . .