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In 1890s New York, beautiful, wealthy Francesca Lund is an intriguing prospect for worthy suitors and fortune hunters alike. Recently orphaned, she copes by working with the poor in the city's settlement movement. But a young woman of means can't shun society for long, and Francesca's long-standing acquaintance with dashing Edmund Tracey eventually leads to engagement. And there is Connor O'Casey. A self-made millionaire, Connor wants more than riches. He wants to create a legacy in the form of a luxury Madison Avenue hotel - and he wants Francesca by his side as he does it. In a quest that will take her from impeccable Manhattan salons to the wild Canadian Rockies, Francesca must choose not only between two vastly different men, but between convention and her own emerging self-reliance.
Decorum, by Kaaren Christopherson- Amazon Sales Rank: #7199002 in Books
- Published on: 2015-05-12
- Released on: 2015-05-12
- Formats: Audiobook, MP3 Audio, Unabridged
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 5.04" h x 1.13" w x 6.04" l,
- Running time: 930 minutes
- Binding: MP3 CD
About the Author Kaaren Christopherson has had a professional career writing and editing for over 30 years and is a senior editor for an international development nonprofit organization in Washington, DC. A Michigan native, Kaaren received her BA in history and art and her MA in educational administration from Central Michigan University in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan.Susie Berneis is a versatile voice over artist with numerous narration credits to her name. She has an ear for dialect and a love for the process of developing characters, cultivated in her 20-plus years of experience as a community and regional stage actress. Based in Ann Arbor, (home of the University of Michigan, where she received her BA in English and Theatre) Susie now takes great joy in playing all the characters she encounters in her narration.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. A debut of matters for better or for worse in 19th-century New York society By Elspeth G. Perkin Decorum is an evocative portrait of late 19th-century New York City society, complete with all the glitz, privilege and of course the delicate balance of etiquette that one would expect of a novel set in this marvelous setting. With only a few pages this novel sweeps the reader into the alluring world of golden society circles of Old New York in the 1890's and introduces us to a set of characters that range from those born with silver spoons in their mouths to those on the outside looking in and finally the classic keyhole views of service. As a few more chapters pass by, the reader may soon realize that Decorum is more than a story of ornamented existences and social masks; this is a story of matters for better or for worse with a crumbling era serving only a pretty backdrop. This was probably not what the reader was expecting to hear and in Ms. Christopherson's debut, she further draws this lace curtain of comfort back and adds more events that take her multifaceted company and her readers on an unexpected journey of twisted avenues of "unpleasantness" and a possible search for something that matters and is worth more than gold.In the end, this was an impressive read that transported this reader back to an era that I absolutely adore and can’t stop reading about. The 1881 edition of Decorum: A practical Treatise of the Etiquette and Dress of the Best American Society was a brilliant organized theme to follow and reined in everything so nicely within this story. I would have to say the beginning was my favorite and I couldn’t put it down especially when the first twists and surprises made an appearance and a veil of mystery fell over the story. If the potential reader loves a mystery, scandals and portents of misfortune; you will love the first half of Decorum. Perhaps the rest of the story the reader may not enjoy as much; I unfortunately did not.Up until the last half I couldn’t wait to see what would happen next but by then I finally admitted to myself that I didn’t care for the central character and wanted to read more about other company. Throughout there were also odd abrupt changes within the chapters switching of point of views with no warning or lead up and it caused confusion many times to stop and reread to grasp who I was currently following. Certain exciting events were curiously brushed over and ultimately missed opportunities with this reader. There was a slight abundance of overtones that although very lovely just didn’t quite fit securely into this story and at times seemed to be competing with scenes. Finally the ending just shifted from everything I adored about the beginning, to disappointment of dropped beads of amusement; I hate to sound harsh but it just wasn’t my cup of tea and didn’t seem as polished as the beginning. Still I would happily recommend Decorum to others and eagerly look forward to Ms. Christopherson's next novel. There is a brilliant gem of talent here that would make Mrs. Edith Wharton and Mr. John Galsworthy proud with the attention to setting details, tone of dialogue and charismatic array of personalities that rounds out this lovely debut.___________________________________________________________________________________________*I would like to thank Kensington and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and enjoy Decorum
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. A story about New York's gilded age By Great Historicals New York, 1890, and the glitz and glamor of the time and setting, are the backdrop for this novel about a young heiress who suddenly finds herself alone in the world. I loved how each chapter began with a rule of etiquette based upon the societal norms of the time. The story gave me a glimpse of what it would have been like to live among the wealthiest and most prominent citizens. Of course, all is not perfect, for the heroine must maneuver her way through treachery, greed, and scandal to find which of the two men in her life is her true love. I thoroughly enjoyed how the characters interacted, and how authentic they felt to me. Lots of wonderfully rich descriptions of places and gowns really brought the era to life. There were an awful lot of characters and this always causes me to struggle a bit to recall them all. At times, I had to flip back through the pages because some scenes did not make sense, and I wish it had been edited a little more to ensure clarity. I definitely recommend this book to anyone who enjoys New York in the Gilded Age. A good historical read!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. It Started Out Good, But Declined By Alphalover CHARACTER SUMMARY:Francesca is pretty ordinary. Of the three main females, Fran, Nell, and Blanche, she was my least favorite. She’s twenty-eight, blonde, and lives with a slightly older married couple in New York. She’s still grieving the loss of her parents and brother, who died in a boating accident.Edmund Tracey is an auburn-haired, blue-eyed man in his early thirties who’s been after Fran’s money for five years. They plan to marry. He’s a very violent man and his dark secrets come out.Nell Ryder is a married woman in her early thirties who he’s having an affair with. She supports him financially. Unfortunately she gets to see firsthand his violent temper, as does Francesca.Blanche Alvarado is a black-haired, brown-eyed widow. Not only does she have a sexual relationship with Edmund, but she has one with Connor O’Casey as well.Connor O’Casey is an Irish immigrant in his early forties who’s made his fortune in mining. He takes a liking to Francesca and peruses her.MY THOUGHTS:Those are the five main characters. I like bad, evil characters who are up to no good so I really liked Edmund, Nell, and Blanche too, to an extent. I think the Edmund/Nell storyline could have gone on much longer than it did, possibly till the very end of the story. It was the most interesting part of the entire novel but it ended too abruptly for my liking.Francesca was terribly dull to read about and I didn’t care much at all about Connor. I don’t see where his attraction to Francesca came from nor do I understand why he wants to marry her so badly and laid out all the reasons she should marry him. I never felt she was attracted to him. They’re an odd paring, in my opinion.Once things with Edmund came to an end two-thirds into the story, I’m sad to say I lost interest. I didn’t like anything at all about the last third of the story. Francesca and a few others traveling to Canada near the end did nothing at all for the story. Bringing Blanche back during that time was just strange and her occupation just didn’t seem plausible.There was hardly any background info on anyone at all and that’s just not acceptable. On the author's website you can see the characters and learn about their backgrounds by reading the fictional The O’Casey Chronicle. Very cool idea!There wasn't any sex or bad language in this.Now for the aesthetics- The book cover is slightly textured and very pretty. You can read about the cover’s painting here. The pages of this paperback have uneven edges, which I’ve just learned are called ‘deckled edges’ and are meant to make the book look old, as deckled edges were how most books were in the 19th century. I don’t like how they look and it was very difficult to turn each page by thumb.I received this from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
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