The House of Mirth
Edith Wharton
Jan 1905 · C. Schribner's sons
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Faced with an array of wealthy suitors, New York socialite Lily Bart falls in love with lawyer Lawrence Selden, whose lack of money spoils their chances for happiness together. Dubious business deals and accusations of liaisons with a married man diminish Lily's social status, and as she makes one bad choice after another, she learns how venal and brutally unforgiving the upper crust of New York can be.--From publisher's description.
Faced with an array of wealthy suitors, New York socialite Lily Bart falls in love with lawyer Lawrence Selden, whose lack of money spoils their chances for happiness together. Dubious business deals and accusations of liaisons with a married man diminish Lily's social status, and as she makes on...
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21 reviews
Findlay Olson
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October 10, 2024
Awesome book that was my favorite after I first read it in highschool.
Lisa Mazza
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May 3, 2013
A supreme work!
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Betty Van Dyke
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October 31, 2016
Captivating!
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