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393 pp.
| HarperCollins/Harper |
November, 2009 |
TradeISBN 978-0-06-162631-9$17.99
(4)
YA
In this Luxe franchise ender, each of the protagonists--free-spirited Diana, conniving Penelope, deceitful Carolina, and sincere Elizabeth--gets, more or less, what she deserves. Tragedy and disaster are avoided, and the truth prevails. Historical detail is thinner than ever in this sweeping, romantic volume that instead focuses on emotional crises and dramatic revelations in addition to elaborate costuming and coiffure.