A dark tale of jealousy, betrayal, and the inability to let go of the past.
When Anna Leath's husband passes away, she finds herself reunited with George Darrow, a former love from before her marriage. But her frequent delaying of their reunion leads him into an affair with a young actress named Sophy. Eventually George and Anna come together, but their future is complicated by Anna's stepson, who has fallen in love with a woman that his family disapproves of — Sophy. Who, as it turns out, has been hired as Anna's governess.
Penguin Random House Canada is proud to bring you classic works of literature in e-book form, with the highest quality production values. Find more today and rediscover books you never knew you loved. EDITH WHARTON was a Pulitzer Prize-winning American author. Her creative output was large and varied, including long and short fiction, poetry, and non-fiction on topics including design, literature, and travel.
