Gilded Summers

Set against the vibrant backdrop of the Gilded Age in Newport, Rhode Island, this evocative novel explores the lives and aspirations of Pearl and Ginevra, two young women from vastly different backgrounds who form a deep, secret friendship. As Pearl dreams of becoming an artist inspired by Mary Cassatt, and Ginevra navigates the challenges of her new life as a servant, their bond tests societal boundaries and personal resolve. Their story delves into themes of ambition, friendship, and the desire to forge a different path in a world filled with exclusivity and expectation.