The House of Mirth |
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Author:
| Wharton, Edith |
ISBN: | 978-1-4921-9873-4 |
Publication Date: | Aug 2013 |
Publisher: | CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $14.99 |
Book Description:
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Lily Bart enjoys luxurious living, but does she enjoy it enough to forego a marriage based on love? Lily is a woman of high social standing in New York and rejects several offers of advantageous marriage. Matters take a turn for the worst, however, when the husband of one of Lily's friends gives Lily a large sum of money. Lily believes it is the return on her investments but the financial arrangement and Lily's visit to Gus in his home erode her social standing. How does a socialite...
More DescriptionLily Bart enjoys luxurious living, but does she enjoy it enough to forego a marriage based on love? Lily is a woman of high social standing in New York and rejects several offers of advantageous marriage. Matters take a turn for the worst, however, when the husband of one of Lily's friends gives Lily a large sum of money. Lily believes it is the return on her investments but the financial arrangement and Lily's visit to Gus in his home erode her social standing. How does a socialite escape prying eyes? Bertha Dorset and her and her husband, George, invite Lily on a cruise of Europe. Unfortunately, Bertha accuses Lily of adultery to distract from Bertha's own dalliances and another scandal ensues.