A Fashionable Indulgence

Description

When Harry Vane discovers he may be the heir to an unexpected aristocratic fortune, he’s forced to confront a life he thought he’d outgrown—one rooted in radical politics and hard-won ideals. Drawn into the polished, perilous world of rank and reputation, he receives a “Pygmalion” education from the man who sees not just his potential, but the person he’s trying to become. As Harry learns the rules of gentility, he must also decide what to keep, what to perform, and what—if anything—his new status can truly change. Blending romance with social observation, this novel explores class mobility, identity, and the seductive power of reinvention in a Britain on the cusp of reform.