Twilight Sleep

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.