Title | : | The House of Mirth |
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Author | : | Edith Wharton |
Release | : | 2013-10-29 |
Kind | : | audiobook |
Genre | : | Fiction |
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1 | The House of Mirth | Edith Wharton |
Lily Bart enjoys an equitable standing within the New York City elite. Although she desires a comfortable life and has received generous proposals from wealthy suitors, Lily remains single with hope for an honest and loving marriage. However, her life takes an unexpected twist when a nasty bit of gossip instigates her long descent down the social ladder. With her reputation plummeting, Lily escapes the city by joining an acquaintance on a European cruise. But this, too, causes irreparable damage to her reputation, and soon Lily finds herself disowned and friendless. |