The Luxe is a sweeping tale of the social elite of the late 1800s, and the various problems (mostly romantic) they find themselves in. The story starts out with the funeral of Elizabeth, introducing you to the characters of the story, and then takes a jump back in time, when Elizabeth is still alive. From there, Anna Godbersen weaves a story of romance and intrigue, with all of the characters' lives being hopelessly intertwined. All the while, there is a lingering question at the back of your mind: why is Elizabeth dead? I thought it was a really good read, and I enjoyed getting lost in the characters' lives, and I am looking forward to see what happens in Rumors