Our Kind of People, (Paperback)

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Set in the Gilded Age, Helen and Joshua Wilcox mingle with New York's Elite who are all about keeping up with the traditions and appearances. Helen Wilcox is also all about making sure her girls, Alice and Jemima, have a successful debut and navigating the social scene. Jemima is not so sure she wants to make her debut as she feels awkward around boys. As the story progresses, you learn more about Helen and Joshua's unconventional marriage where Helen married outside of her social circle to a less educated man. This put the couple at a disadvantage socially. How will society view their unconventional views? It also didn't help that Joshua made risky financial decisions regarding the Elevated Railroad. Will this put his family in a financial bind and put his family's future at risk? Does this affect Jemima's and Alice's debut? Just by Joshua's uneducated knowledge of the elite and his risky financial decisions, this makes for a highly entertaining story! An interesting read that portrays a different perspective on how a couple who was not always accepted, made an impact on the elite whether the socialites chose to admit it or not. A great book club pick!