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The Pursuit of Lucy Banning

The Pursuit of Lucy Banning

Get swept away in the lavish world of Chicago’s high society in the gilded age.

In this passionate romance set against the backdrop of the 1893 Chicago Exposition, a young socialite wrestles with family expectations and social boundaries.

 

 

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Get swept away in the lavish world of Chicago’s high society in the gilded age.

Lucy Banning may live on the exclusive Prairie Avenue among Chicago’s rich and famous, but the expectation that she will marry an up-and-coming banker makes her question where her heart lies. The garb of a well-dressed wife may not fit as well as the life she dreams of.

When Lucy meets Will, an unconventional young architect working on plans for the upcoming 1893 World’s Fair, she begins to believe a life on her own terms might be possible. But when secrets not Lucy’s to tell get in the wrong hands, Lucy only wants to keep everyone safe.

A life of glitz and grandeur, stark social concerns, and the courage to cross lines for her convictions challenge Lucy to find her own way—and the answer to the question of whether she will ever be loved for who she truly is.

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Author: Olivia Newport
Series: Avenue of Dreams
Publication Year: 2020
ISBN: 979864001234
“Newport brings to life historical Chicago with fascinating insight into the wealthy families of Prairie Avenue, portraying the heart-wrenching disparity in the lifestyles of the elite and working class. She gives us a worthy heroine who struggles to break free of the contraints of her time and offers grace to those less fortunate. The Pursuits of Lucy Banning is a beautiful and sweet romance that will touch readers’ hearts.”
– Jody Hedlund, award-winning author, The Preacher’s Bride and The Doctor’s Lady
“Lucy Banning is my kind of heroine, pushing against the strictures of her time of the 1890s. Her love and caring wraps around your heart as it does those who need her an even to those who wish her harm. A fine read.”
– Lauraine Snelling, author, Red River of the North series and Wild West Wind series
“Hats off to Olivia Newport and the debut novel The Pursuit of Lucy Banning. The characters are compelling, and Chicago’s history comes alive on each page. Readers will feel like they’ve been transported back to 1892.”
– Andrea Boeshaar, author, Seasons of Redemption series
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