Chocolate For Lilly
Literature & FictionAdded on January 13, 2026
Description
It’s 1919 and women’s lives are about to change but before Emmaline can figure out that future, she must find her sister that she never knew she had. Robert has just finished college studies and already has a sizeable portfolio noting his inventions. These childhood friends meet up at the perfect moment in time, and decide to help one another, setting off on an adventure only the spirited would undertake. Pretending to be married they board the train from New York City, and first up is the idyllic setting of their childhood summer homes in North Carolina.
Reader Reviews
Chocolate for Lilly by Caroline Clemens is an exhilarating dive into the heart of the 1920s jazz era, a time alive with energy, social change, and high-stakes adventure 🎷💃. Right from the first page, Clemens pulls readers into a world of Prohibition, bootleggers, and smoky jazz clubs, following the journey of Emmaline and Robert—childhood friends turned partners in adventure—as they set off to find Emmaline’s long-lost sister, Lilly.Their journey unfolds like a captivating blend of The Great G
BOOK REVIEW- Caroline Clemens’ Chocolate for Lilly is an evocative and immersive historical fiction debut that transports readers to the dazzling 1920s. Set against the backdrop of America’s Gilded Age, this novel masterfully blends romance, mystery, and adventure.The story follows Emmaline, a determined young woman who embarks on a journey to find the sister she never knew existed. As she reconnects with childhood friend Robert, their unexpected alliance—pretending to be married—sets them on an
Reading *Chocolate for Lilly* by Caroline Clemens felt like stepping into a vivid dream set in the roaring 1920s—a perfect blend of history, romance, and intrigue. As a fan of both *The Great Gatsby* and mysteries like *Murder on the Orient Express,* I was immediately drawn to the charming, jazz-infused atmosphere and the adventurous spirit of the characters.The story begins in 1919, a transformative time for women and society as a whole. Emmaline’s journey to find the sister she never knew exis
