Edith Wharton (1862-1937), the grande dame of American literature, was also a subtle and spirited critic of its society. Twenty years earlier, Kate Clephane had exiled herself from husband, child and the rigidity of New York society because of her guilty elopement. Now, living quietly on the Rivera, she is overjoyed to be summoned home by her daughter, Anne.
But back in the charmed circle, she finds post-war New York, though changed in many ways, still locked into petty and snobbish constrictions. This touching study of complex issues shows how Kate's joy in being with Anne is soon threatened by the reappearance of the only man Kate had truly loved.
| ISBN: | 9781844083619 |
| Publication date: | 19th January 2006 |
| Author: | Edith Wharton |
| Publisher: | Virago Press Ltd an imprint of Little, Brown Book Group |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 352 pages |
| Series: | Virago Modern Classics |
| Genres: |
Modern and Contemporary Fiction General Fiction Classic fiction: general and literary Historical Fiction Romance / Relationship Stories |
Edith Wharton (1862-1937), the grande dame of American literature, was also a subtle and spirited critic of its society. Twenty years earlier, Kate Clephane had exiled herself from husband, child and the rigidity of New York society because of her guilty elopement.
The Mother's Recompense features in the following genres: Modern and Contemporary Fiction, General Fiction, Classic fiction: general and literary, Historical Fiction, Romance / Relationship Stories
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The Mother's Recompense was written by Edith Wharton and published by Virago Press Ltd an imprint of Little, Brown Book Group
The Mother's Recompense has 352 pages
Yes it is part of Virago Modern Classics series