It was okay, and it only got interesting the last 3 or 4 chapters. I loved the idea of a novel set during the Gilded Age, on a time when appearances and the social structure and code rule all. But good lord, this book was boring! It really didn't feel like it was set in 1899- like the characters were pretending that they had gone back in time, instead of actually living during the Gilded Age. It felt fairly shallow, and the characters had no depth- Diana does get some points for having a little more depth than everyone else, but the characters overall didn't feel too developed. Godbersen seemed to rely on stereotypes and cliches- it was pretty predictable, and Elizabeth certainly didn't turn out to be the nice girl that was portrayed in the prologue. 
 I love the idea of the novel, and the cover was absolutely beautiful, but it didn't grab my attention at all. The only reason why it's getting a 2 out of 5 is because I liked the cover and the fact that each chapter was preceeded by a short blurb of how people were supposed to act or a piece from the local (and fictional) newspapers.