All My Secrets
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3.8 • 5 Ratings
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- $19.99
Publisher Description
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.
Customer Reviews
Another Masterpiece
Another masterpiece by Lynn Austin! There has NOT been a book by this author that I haven’t loved. I was so excited to get to read this book. I have read it slowly because my mother passed away after I started reading.
I loved the characters and the plot, well there may be one that I didn’t like but he was necessary to make a wonderful book. I loved Junietta’s past stories and the present ones. I was really caught up in each part of the this story. I loved all three ladies as they tried to navigate their way in life without A.B Stanhope and without the vast amount of money they thought they had. They were not used to having to worry about financial loss. Junietta wants Adelaide’s life to be more than just a rich married lady. Will Sylvia and Adelaide learn what’s really important? The important lesson of forgiveness and the secrets that are divulged makes all three ladies closer.
If you’ve ever read a book by this author you will know what a treat it is. If you haven’t read one by this author do yourself a favor and read this book.
I received a copy of this book from NetGalley and a paperback from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions are my own.