Edith Wharton

The extended family of Mrs. Manford is determined to escape the pain, boredom and emptiness of life through whatever form of "twilight sleep" they can devise or procure.

Twilight Sleep

Sarah Escorsa

I've always been an Edith Wharton fan but had never heard of this book until I came upon it by accident. Now that I've read it I'm really glad I bought it and actually think it's one of Wharton's best novels. Wonderfully written, the book is so incredibly modern it sometimes gives the reader the impression it was written only a few years ago. As usual, Edith Wharton proves to be an astute (and fierce!) observer of human nature and I love the way she dissects her characters to reveal their deepest motivations. A fantastic read.

Twilight Sleep

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