Dreamland

Set in 1911, Nancy Bilyeau's "Dreamland" follows heiress Peggy Batternberg as she spends a summer at Coney Island, seeking freedom from her privileged life. Amidst the island’s lively backdrop, she finds herself falling for a humble artist, uncovering a world filled with secrets, betrayal, and danger. The novel explores themes of class, obsession, and corruption against the vivid, bustling scenery of America’s Playground. Praised for its pacing and vivid storytelling, "Dreamland" offers an immersive glimpse into the Gilded Age’s glittering yet treacherous landscape.