An American Beauty
A Novel of the Gilded Age Inspired by the True Story of Arabella Huntington Who Became the Richest Woman in the Country
What's it about
Have you ever wondered what it takes to climb from utter poverty to unimaginable wealth? Discover the audacious story of a woman who defied every social rule to become the richest in America, armed with nothing but her wits and ambition. This is the true story of Arabella Huntington, a master of reinvention. You'll learn the secrets behind her meteoric rise in the Gilded Age, from her mysterious past and controversial choices to the strategic moves she made in high society. Uncover the playbook of a woman who built an empire by turning scandal into power and becoming an American legend.
Meet the author
Shana Abe is the award-winning, New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of seventeen books, including the acclaimed historical fiction novel An American Beauty. Her lifelong fascination with Gilded Age dynasties and powerful, overlooked women in history fueled the extensive research behind her riveting portrait of the once-richest woman in America. Abe's passion for unearthing the hidden stories of the past brings to life the extraordinary journey of Arabella Huntington, blending meticulous detail with compelling narrative.
What's it about
Have you ever wondered what it takes to climb from utter poverty to unimaginable wealth? Discover the audacious story of a woman who defied every social rule to become the richest in America, armed with nothing but her wits and ambition. This is the true story of Arabella Huntington, a master of reinvention. You'll learn the secrets behind her meteoric rise in the Gilded Age, from her mysterious past and controversial choices to the strategic moves she made in high society. Uncover the playbook of a woman who built an empire by turning scandal into power and becoming an American legend.
Meet the author
Shana Abe is the award-winning, New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of seventeen books, including the acclaimed historical fiction novel An American Beauty. Her lifelong fascination with Gilded Age dynasties and powerful, overlooked women in history fueled the extensive research behind her riveting portrait of the once-richest woman in America. Abe's passion for unearthing the hidden stories of the past brings to life the extraordinary journey of Arabella Huntington, blending meticulous detail with compelling narrative.
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