The Pursuit of Lucy Banning, Olivia Newport
The Pursuit of Lucy Banning, Olivia Newport
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The Pursuit of Lucy Banning

Author: Olivia Newport

Narrator: Eleni Pappageorge

Unabridged: 7 hr 8 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Oasis Audio

Published: 07/25/2012

Synopsis

She has a secret to keep. But will she give her heart away? Lucy Banning may live on the exclusive Prairie Avenue among Chicago's rich and famous, but her heart lies elsewhere. Expected to marry an up-and-coming banker from a respected family, Lucy fears she will be forced to abandon her charity work and squeeze herself into the mold of the well-dressed wife who spends most of her time and money redecorating. When she meets Will, an unconventional young architect who is working on plans for the upcoming 1893 World's Fair, Lucy imagines a life lived on her own terms. Can she break away from her family's expectations? And will she ever be loved for who she truly is? Get swept away into the lavish world of Chicago's high society as Olivia Newport brings to life an age of glitz and grandeur, stark social contrasts, and one woman who dares to cross class lines for what she believes.

About The Author

Olivia Newport’s novels twist through time to discover where faith and passions meet. Her husband and two twentysomething children provide welcome distraction from the people stomping through her head on their way into her books. She chases joy in stunning Colorado at the foot of the Rockies, where daylilies grow as tall as she is.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Ruth on May 19, 2012

2.5 Stars. Chicago on the cusp of the 1893 World's Fair opening is a city brimming with excitement and possibility. Lucy Banning, one of Chicago society's most privileged daughters, finds herself in the center of this social whirlwind, torn between familial expectations and the alluring promise of f......more

Goodreads review by Casey on April 30, 2012

I often enjoy a quick weekend read when I’m swamped with reviews and need to catch up quickly. So while I quickly read through “The Pursuit of Lucy Banning” I was impressed with the intricacies of the plot that kept the story evenly paced and me always curious to see what would come next. Lucy is a......more

Goodreads review by Aerykah on May 03, 2016

Update- Re-read March 2016. Love the audio version of this book just as well as the paperback! The narrator was quite good! :) Oasis Audio. Narrator: Eleni Pappageorge Buddy Read with Caitlyn Santi -- October 2012......more

Goodreads review by Vera on May 13, 2012

Interview Questions for Olivia Newport How did The Pursuit of Lucy Banning get started?Historical District until a friend of mine became a docent at the Glessner House Museum on Prairie Avenue. This house preserves the flavor of Chicago’s gilded age when the neighborhood was full of wealthy powerhou......more

Quotes

“Hats off to Olivia Newport. Her characters are compelling, and Chicago’s history comes alive on each page. Readers will feel like they’ve been transported back to 1892.”
—Andrea Boeshaar, author of the Seasons of Redemption series

“Lucy Banning is my kind of heroine, pushing against the strictures of her times of the 1890s. Her love and caring wrap around your heart. A fine read.”
—Lauraine Snelling, author of the Red River of the North series and the Wild West Wind series

“Newport brings to life historical Chicago with fascinating insight into the wealthy families of Prairie Avenue. She gives us a worthy heroine who struggles to break free of the constraints of her time and offers grace to those less fortunate. The Pursuit of Lucy Banning is a beautiful and sweet romance that will touch readers’ hearts.”
—Jody Hedlund, award-winning author of The Preacher’s Bride and The Doctor’s Lady

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