Readers who can’t help but soak up gossip will find themselves captivated by Caroline and Alva’s maneuvers to keep them at the top of society. “The Social Graces” may also appeal to “Bridgerton” fans, as the book heavily trades on gossip and scandal throughout the course of the novel. Rosen’s writing, which offers plenty of details about the gilded fashions of yesteryear, spins an intriguing tale about how two women carved out a role of importance for themselves that didn’t rely upon their husbands.