"Immortalized by its glitz, glamour, and prestige, the Gilded Age is one of history’s most iconic eras. During this period, families such as the Astors, Vanderbilts, Carnegies, and Rockefellers rose to the upper echelons of American society, despite most of the country being bottlenecked at near poverty...From classical novels written by a member of New York society’s 'aristocracy,' Edith Wharton, to stories highlighting minorities’ experiences during this unique chapter of history, these stories will have you swooning in no time."