Old New York
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**False Dawn** tells the story of a young woman who marries a wealthy man for his money, but soon finds herself trapped in a loveless marriage. **The Old Maid** is about a woman who sacrifices her own happiness to care for her invalid sister. **The Spark** is about a woman who falls in love with a married man, and **New Year's Day** is about a group of friends who gather for a New Year's Eve party and reflect on their lives.Book Details
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Edith Wharton
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Edith Wharton was an American novelist, short story writer, and designer. Wharton drew upon her insider's knowledge of the upper class New York "aristocracy" to realistically portray the lives and mor...
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