Edith Wharton, a masterful chronicler of late 19th Century New York Society, invites readers into the tumultuous life of Undine Sprague in this captivating novel. A beautiful and ambitious socialite from Apex City, Undine navigates the complexities of love, marriage, and ambition as she climbs the social ladder from New York to France, leaving a trail of broken hearts and shattered lives in her quest for happiness. Join us as we explore Whartons incisive commentary on the pursuit of status and the human condition. (Summary by Karen Merline)

Edith Whartons 1913 novel presents a sharp critique of American ambition and social climbing, following the relentless Undine Spragg on her quest for wealth and status. From the fictional Apex City in the Midwest to the bustling streets of New York and the glamour of Paris, Undines journey is marked by her determination to secure her place in high society, even if it means navigating the complexities of multiple marriages and divorces. - Summary by Elizabeth Klett

Edith Wharton, a masterful chronicler of late 19th Century New York Society, invites readers into the tumultuous life of Undine Sprague in this captivating novel. A beautiful and ambitious socialite from Apex City, Undine navigates the complexities of love, marriage, and ambition as she climbs the social ladder from New York to France, leaving a trail of broken hearts and shattered lives in her quest for happiness. Join us as we explore Whartons incisive commentary on the pursuit of status and the human condition. (Summary by Karen Merline)

Edith Whartons 1913 novel presents a sharp critique of American ambition and social climbing, following the relentless Undine Spragg on her quest for wealth and status. From the fictional Apex City in the Midwest to the bustling streets of New York and the glamour of Paris, Undines journey is marked by her determination to secure her place in high society, even if it means navigating the complexities of multiple marriages and divorces. - Summary by Elizabeth Klett

Edith Wharton, a masterful chronicler of late 19th Century New York Society, invites readers into the tumultuous life of Undine Sprague in this captivating novel. A beautiful and ambitious socialite from Apex City, Undine navigates the complexities of love, marriage, and ambition as she climbs the social ladder from New York to France, leaving a trail of broken hearts and shattered lives in her quest for happiness. Join us as we explore Whartons incisive commentary on the pursuit of status and the human condition. (Summary by Karen Merline)

Edith Whartons 1913 novel presents a sharp critique of American ambition and social climbing, following the relentless Undine Spragg on her quest for wealth and status. From the fictional Apex City in the Midwest to the bustling streets of New York and the glamour of Paris, Undines journey is marked by her determination to secure her place in high society, even if it means navigating the complexities of multiple marriages and divorces. - Summary by Elizabeth Klett

Edith Whartons 1913 novel presents a sharp critique of American ambition and social climbing, following the relentless Undine Spragg on her quest for wealth and status. From the fictional Apex City in the Midwest to the bustling streets of New York and the glamour of Paris, Undines journey is marked by her determination to secure her place in high society, even if it means navigating the complexities of multiple marriages and divorces. - Summary by Elizabeth Klett

Edith Wharton, a masterful chronicler of late 19th Century New York Society, invites readers into the tumultuous life of Undine Sprague in this captivating novel. A beautiful and ambitious socialite from Apex City, Undine navigates the complexities of love, marriage, and ambition as she climbs the social ladder from New York to France, leaving a trail of broken hearts and shattered lives in her quest for happiness. Join us as we explore Whartons incisive commentary on the pursuit of status and the human condition. (Summary by Karen Merline)

Edith Whartons 1913 novel presents a sharp critique of American ambition and social climbing, following the relentless Undine Spragg on her quest for wealth and status. From the fictional Apex City in the Midwest to the bustling streets of New York and the glamour of Paris, Undines journey is marked by her determination to secure her place in high society, even if it means navigating the complexities of multiple marriages and divorces. - Summary by Elizabeth Klett

Edith Wharton, a masterful chronicler of late 19th Century New York Society, invites readers into the tumultuous life of Undine Sprague in this captivating novel. A beautiful and ambitious socialite from Apex City, Undine navigates the complexities of love, marriage, and ambition as she climbs the social ladder from New York to France, leaving a trail of broken hearts and shattered lives in her quest for happiness. Join us as we explore Whartons incisive commentary on the pursuit of status and the human condition. (Summary by Karen Merline)