One woman’s journey to self-discovery in the Gilded Age could destroy everything she’s ever known.

“May's historical fiction picks apart the delicate facade of American gentility in upper-class families on the wild West Coast at the end of the nineteenth century.” - Lisa Lickel, author and blogger, Living our Faith Out Loud

Vivian, the daughter: The last decade of the 19th century leads her down a dark path of uncovering family lies in the hopes of creating a brighter future for herself.

Jake, the son: His search for a father figure brings him full circle to sin and redemption.

Larissa, the matriarch: Her obsession with Nob Hill's rigid social codes hides the shameful secrets of her past.

In this 4-book box set:

Book 1: The Specter: Vivian Alderdice is not your typical Gilded Age debutante. She is struck with the tragic death of her grandmother in the midst of her glamorous life filled with parties and balls. To make matters worse, a woman shows up at the funeral claiming she knew Penelope Alderdice, Nob Hill socialite, as Grace Carlyle, an artist searching for adventure in a small coastal town named Waxwood. Is this intruder a crank or is she telling the truth? Vivian’s determination to find out takes her into the life of the woman she thought she knew, uncovering family secrets hidden for over forty years.

Book 2: False Fathers: At nineteen, Jake Alderdice has a huge burden on his shoulders. His mother expects him to take his place as the head of the family after his grandfather dies, but Jake hardly has the qualities of a patriarch. When the family goes to Waxwood for the summer, Jake befriends an older man whom he believes can show him the way. Will Jake discover the true meaning of Gilded Age masculinity, or will he redefine it?

Book 3: Pathfinding Women: Vivian Alderdice is now twenty-six, unmarried, and has no prospective suitors. Her brother’s tragic plight the year before left the family on shaky ground in Nob Hill society. Their social position depends on Vivian capturing the heart of a wealthy Canadian bachelor determined to become a member of their exclusive society. But to win him, she and her mother must spend the summer in Waxwood. When the skeletons of the past begin to emerge, Vivian finds herself torn between fulfilling her social obligations and embarking on a journey to uncover more family lies. Will Vivian’s summer unravel truths that might destroy the Alderdices forever? Or will she unearth a more authentic version of herself as the new century approaches?

Book 4: Dandelions: For Vivian Alderdice, the twentieth century begins with a new start. Now a working woman and progressive reformer, she's forsaken the elegance of Nob Hill for the more modest Waxwood. She’s laid Penelope Alderdice’s specter to rest at last. But Vivian’s peaceful existence is thrown into turmoil when the man who ruined her brother’s life appears like another specter she must exorcise. Will Vivian discover his journey to fulfillment in the dark forest of guilt and betrayal or her own?

Come dive into this series that reveals the destiny of a family during one of America’s most turbulent times!