The Last Invitation

By Cristina Guarneri

It was off the Coast of Marigold that one of the richest, modern-day versions of the Gilded Age could be found in history. Marigold was among the small, quaint towns of upper crust living and the luxurious homes of well-respected billionaires. Those who lived here knew that social status and wealth weren't just hobbies. Rather, it was a way of life only the rich could live. But despite the charm of Magnolia, there was an expectation that young girls would become dollar princesses. A dangerous game where young girls are married off to aristocrats and become royalty to strangers who are the highest bidders. It is all that matters on the quaint shores of Magnolia, to keep the family status alive among the elite social circles of dollar princesses.

On the outside, their lives seemed perfect. They were the envy of their friends, but on the inside, their lives couldn't be further from the truth. In search of their true selves, they look to escape the confines of high society. It was the wealthy society of dollar princesses, as Elsie Winthrop, Allia Corbin, and Charlotte Weatherford fought to hold on to their freedom far away from the gilded veil. Magnolia is a continuation of three women in search of finding their true identities and freedom. Money isn't everything. There are far better consequences to having choices than to live by the expectations of society and the high life of Robber Barons, and it doesn't take long for Elsie, Allia, and Charlotte to learn that there is no such thing as perfect life. No one wants a wealthy person, especially a wealthy woman. If they are ever going to find true happiness they will have to leave for Fairmont. For Elsie, it's a chance to have a new start. For Charlotte it is a chance to find her long-lost true love, and for Allia, it is a chance to make her dreams of being a business owner on her own terms come true. From the outside, these women look like they have it all, but it is all an illusion. Leaving Magnolia is the only way to escape the pain, the control, and the heartache that their families caused. It is the only way to escape the Robber Barons and the secrets that are found on the glistening shores of Magnolia.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FZH6YHDG
• ISBN13: 9798272856333
• Release Date: November 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 362 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"