All My Secrets
Feb 2024 · Tyndale House Publishers
4.9star
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Bestselling author Lynn Austin returns with a luminous work of historical fiction set amid the opulence of Gilded Age New York, where 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.
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.
- Stand alone Christian historical romance from Christy Award Hall of Fame author
- Historical drama full of complex family dynamics
- Perfect for fans of Eve’s Daughters and other family sagas
- Includes discussion questions for book clubs
Ratings and reviews
4.9
8 reviews
Sally Baumann
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6 February 2024
Worthwhile read: This was an interesting Christian historical intergenerational saga about three women at the turn of the 19th century. It was lovely seeing their connection and ultimate support of one other. Whilst I grew to like all of the characters and finally understood why they acted as they did, my favourite character was the feisty grandmother Junietta! I thought the author did a good job of presenting multiple points of view, as well as multiple timelines, without the plot or flow beco
Phyllis R
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27 August 2024
A Great Choice for Book Club! This book is a brilliant meshing of three POVs and three generations. A gilded age tale of three women left to ponder their past, present and future when the son/husband/father dies and their inheritance is reverted from their household. Questions for book discussion are included with this stand alone novel and additional resources are available on the author’s website.This book is suitable for teens & older with no inappropriate intimate scenes and no bad language.
Ellen White
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6 February 2024
This is a historical romance of the Gilded Age ..in .New York. 3 generations of Stanhope women that married into wealth. I found it was interesting how these three coped with what they had to do. Was well written. Given arc by NG..and Tyndale for my voluntary review
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