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Description
A classic work left unfinished by Edith Wharton has been brought to a successful completion using Wharton's own synopsis, as it chronicles the fortunes of five rich New York girls who travel to England in search of titled husbands. Reprint. NYT.
Cast of Characters/Important People
- Annabel 'Nan' St. George: American heiress
- Guy Thwarte: English aristocrat
- Virginia St. George: Nan's older sister
- Lizzy Elmsworth: Add a description of this character.
- Conchita Closson
- Laura Testvalley: Nan's governess
- Mabel Elmsworth
- Lord Richard Marable
- Lady Brigtlingsea
- Jacky March
- Lord Seadown
- Sir Helmsley Thwarte: Guy's father
- Lady Idina Churt
- Duke of Tintagel
- Hector Robinson
First Sentence
It was the height of the racing season in Saratoga.
Table of Contents
Authors & Contributors
- Edith Wharton (Author) - Ms. Wharton died in 1937 before she completed the book.
Other Contributors:
- Marion Mainwaring (Contributor) - "Contributor" isn't quite right. Ms. Mainwaring completed the book years after Ms. Wharton's death. MM authored about 30%.
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