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The American Heiress

Daisy Goodwin
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The American Heiress

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2010

Book Brief

Daisy Goodwin

The American Heiress

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2010
Book Details
Pages

480

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

America; England • 1890s

Publication Year

2010

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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The American Heiress by Daisy Goodwin follows nouveau riche American ingénue Cora Cash as she travels to England with her mother in search of a titled husband, eventually marrying Ivo, the Duke of Wareham, and navigating the complexities and challenges of integrating into English high society while grappling with marital and social struggles. The book includes depictions of societal class struggles and the challenges faced by servants.

Romantic

Nostalgic

Emotional

Adventurous

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

3.7

48,478 ratings

51%

Loved it

36%

Mixed feelings

14%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Daisy Goodwin's The American Heiress draws readers in with its lush portrayal of Gilded Age society and engaging narrative. The richly described settings and historical details are praised, though some critiques highlight predictable plot elements and underdeveloped characters. Overall, its charm and period authenticity offer an enjoyable read for historical fiction enthusiasts.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The American Heiress?

Fans of posh historical romance and Downton Abbey will relish Daisy Goodwin's The American Heiress. Those enchanted by Edith Wharton's The Age of Innocence or Julian Fellowes' Belgravia will find the tale of wealth, love, and society's expectations in the Gilded Age captivating. Ideal for readers who savor rich, character-driven stories in opulent settings.

3.7

48,478 ratings

51%

Loved it

36%

Mixed feelings

14%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

480

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

America; England • 1890s

Publication Year

2010

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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