Reading order#
| # |
Title |
Published |
Author |
Buy on Amazon |
| 1 |
The Pursuit of Lucy Banning |
2012 |
Olivia Newport |
Buy |
| 2 |
The Dilemma of Charlotte Farrow |
2013 |
Olivia Newport |
Buy |
| 3 |
The Invention of Sarah Cummings |
2013 |
Olivia Newport |
Buy |
Olivia Newport’s Avenue of Dreams trilogy is set in 1890s Chicago around the time of the 1893 World’s Fair. The Pursuit of Lucy Banning (2012) introduces a young woman from a wealthy family who wants more from life than society events.
The Dilemma of Charlotte Farrow (2013) and The Invention of Sarah Cummings (2013) follow connected characters navigating class and opportunity in Gilded Age Chicago.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books are in the Avenue of Dreams series?
There are three books in the Avenue of Dreams series, published between 2012 and 2013.
What is the first book in the Avenue of Dreams series?
The first book in the Avenue of Dreams series is The Pursuit of Lucy Banning, published in 2012.
What is the Avenue of Dreams series about?
The trilogy is set in 1890s Chicago during the lead-up to and aftermath of the 1893 World’s Fair. The Pursuit of Lucy Banning (2012) follows a young socialite who longs for a life beyond her privileged circle. The Dilemma of Charlotte Farrow (2013) and The Invention of Sarah Cummings (2013) continue with connected stories of women seeking independence in Gilded Age Chicago.