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The Luxe by Anna Godbersen is set in 1899 New York and follows elite sisters Elizabeth and Diana Holland, who face societal downfall after their father's death. To secure their future, Elizabeth agrees to marry wealthy bachelor Henry Schoonmaker, while secretly loving a family servant. Meanwhile, Henry loves Diana, and intrigue brews as their maid Lina seeks social ascent. The novel explores themes of power, deceit, and the destructive social dynamics among the rich. The book begins with Elizabeth's funeral and tells the story leading up to her mysterious death.