Empire of Soot and Silk

About this book

In 1893, New York's high society is a gilded cage built on ruthless ambition and rigid tradition. Thaddeus Montgomery, the disinherited and crippled son of a powerful railroad tycoon, operates in the shadows of the Bowery as a master of blackmail and vice. As his older brother Cornelius prepares to marry the wealthy Beatrice Caldwell to save their secretly bankrupt family, Thaddeus sees his chance to destroy the dynasty that discarded him. Operating through a dangerous underworld enforcer named O'Rourke, Thaddeus begins dismantling the Montgomery empire piece by piece. However, his plot becomes infinitely more complex when Beatrice, desperate to escape her arranged marriage, discovers his identity and proposes a dark alliance. A violent collision between the destitute streets and the opulence of Fifth Avenue ensues, forcing every character to weigh the price of blood, class loyalty, and survival in a world where morality is easily bought.

Book details

Genres:

Historical Fiction, Psychological Drama, Gilded Age Thriller

Language:

en

Published:

2026-06-08

Content rating:

R