Published March 10, 2026
A poor girl with big dreams begins her journey on a porch at Christmas, begging for scraps of food in a wealthy Pittsburgh neighborhood. She has no idea that the glittering lights of Broadway are her destiny. But the path from rags to riches is anything but smooth. In her riveting coming-of-age tale, Evelyn Talbot must navigate the shadows cast by the opulence of the Gilded Age—where treachery, deceit, and the schemes of wealthy scoundrels threaten her freedom and autonomy. Allison Pataki conjures a world of magic, intrigue, envy, danger, and glamour with remarkable flair. Evelyn’s story is unforgettable. This is easily one of my top 10 reads of the year.
Thank you, Ballantine Books, for allowing me the opportunity to read this ARC via NetGalley.
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