Scandal: A Novel

In the glittering world of 1910s New York, a striking debutante named Beatrix Vanderdyke arrives from the country, instantly drawing the attention of everyone she passes. Her fashionable attire and effortless charm make her the talk of the town, and she quickly finds herself in the orbit of the city’s most influential families. Among them is the celebrated portraitist Sutherland York, whose reputation for capturing women’s beauty is matched only by his reputation for stirring whispers in society circles.

As Beatrix steps into York’s studio, the air becomes charged with a mixture of admiration and unease. The son of the immensely wealthy Franklin family watches from the shadows, aware that any liaison between his sister and the charismatic painter could ripple through the upper‑crust gossip mills. With the city’s relentless hum as its soundtrack, the stage is set for a scandal that could reshape reputations and test the boundaries of desire, ambition, and the glittering façade of high society.