Eighteen-year-old Charity Royall is bored with life in the small town of North Dormer. She is a librarian and ward of North Dormer's premier citizen, Lawyer Royall. While working at the library, Charity meets visiting architect Lucius Harney. The novel details the sexual awakening of Charity Royall, and shares many plot similarities with Wharton's better known novel, Ethan Frome.
Information
Publisher:
SMK Books
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
148
ISBN:
9781515417606
Publish year:
2018
Publish date:
March 15, 2018
Edith Wharton
Edith Wharton was an American novelist known for her Pulitzer Prize-winning novel "The Age of Innocence." Her literary style was characterized by her detailed depiction of high society and exploration of societal norms. Wharton's contributions to literature include her insightful critiques of the upper class and exploration of human emotions.