Helen Montgomery, a character who has grown up in wealth and privilege, finds herself in a precarious situation when her father becomes embroiled in a scandal that could potentially ruin them socially and financially. In a desperate bid to secure her family, Helen is compelled to marry the first man she encounters, who has wealth and social standing. However, life doesn’t end as she envisioned, and Helen is forced to navigate a series of uncomfortable life and personal adjustments.
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The Philadelphia Heiress is a delightfully light book without deep or profound themes. It’s a story that does not focus on conflict but instead on its characters’ journeys. While I found myself frustrated with Helen’s expectations and lack of forgiveness, I couldn’t help but be drawn into her world.
That said, I have never before finished a book when I disliked the main character as much as I disliked Helen. The fact that I finished says a lot about Anita AbrieAbriel’sing because I don’t usually finish fluffy books either. But sometimes, a light, fluffy book is just what the brain needs, and I guess I needed that when I picked this one up.