Audiobook The Luxe (Luxe, #1) by Anna Godbersen in the ListenBook app
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Book description
## The Luxe: Gilded Lies, Whispered Secrets, and a Perfect Audiobook Escape
Let's be honest: sometimes you just need to step into a world where the air smells like perfume and danger, where every whispered conversation could shatter your life. The Luxe delivers exactly that-only you don't just read it. You hear it. And it's utterly immersive.
Anna Godbersen's debut plunges you into 1899 Manhattan, where Elizabeth and Diana Holland's glittering world feels impossibly perfect. But beneath the silk dresses and champagne toasts? A ticking clock. The audiobook's brilliance lies in how the narrator makes you feel the tension. You hear the crack of carriage wheels on cobblestones, the hushed gossip in crowded ballrooms, the sheer weight of a secret held too long. It's not just a story; it's a sensory experience.
What truly elevates this as an audiobook? The way the narrator captures the era's sharp social stakes. When Elizabeth faces impossible choices-duty versus love, family versus freedom-the pauses between lines feel heavy. You feel her anxiety. And then... the river. The moment Elizabeth's carriage overturns near the East River? The audio suddenly shifts. The frantic sounds, the rising panic in the narrator's voice-it's not just described; it's lived. You're right there, holding your breath.
This isn't just another historical romance. It's a sharp, addictive dive into a world where "appearances matter above everything." You'll find yourself leaning in, not just for the plot twists, but for the sound of the story itself. The narrator's voice perfectly balances the era's elegance with its underlying ruthlessness. You'll hear the sneer in Penelope Hayes' voice, the charm in Henry Schoonmaker's, the quiet desperation in Lina Broud's.
Why it works as audio:
Soundscapes: The city's hum, the rustle of gowns, the silence after a shocking reveal-all feel real.
Pacing: The narrator never rushes the tension, letting each secret linger.
Emotion: You don't just know Elizabeth's fear; you hear it in her breath.
Godbersen's world-where "life at the top proved too much" or "someone wanted to see Manhattan's most celebrated daughter disappear"-isn't just read; it's felt*. The audiobook makes you part of the gossip, the scheme, the desperate scramble to stay on top. It's a thrilling, deliciously dangerous escape that sticks with you long after the final chapter. Don't just read it. Listen. You'll thank yourself.
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