The Gilded Age was a time of opulence, growth, and great change for all aspects of American life. Modern conveniences and improvements paved the way for western expansion and leisure activities. The rich became richer, and the poor worked hard to make a better life for themselves. Of Rags and Riches Romance Collection: Nine Stories of Poverty and Opulence During the Gilded Age will feature stories set during this exciting time and will explore this era in American History.