Summer - (Mint Editions) by Edith Wharton (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>Originally born in an impoverished community, Charity's parents sought out the most educated man in the nearby New England town to raise their daughter. After being surrendered to a lawyer named Royall, Charity was raised comfortably by Mr. Royall and his wife. However, when Mrs. Royall tragically passes away, Charity's relationship with Royall is threatened. After his wife's death, Royall begins to feel sexually attracted to Charity, and when she refuses him, their relationship becomes tense. Royall refuses to be close to her, sending proxies to take care of her. Upset and desperate to earn enough money to be able to move away and start a new life, Charity begins to work at the local library. There, she meets a young architect named Lucius, who is visiting the town to gather research for a book he is writing on colonial homes. When Charity offers to escort him around town, the two become very close, much to Royall's dismay. Intending to marry Charity himself, Royall does his best to keep the two apart, making sure that it is known that Lucius is not welcome in his home. Still, Charity and Lucius begin a passionate love affair, progressing to a physical relationship. With secret rendezvous and passionate promises, Charity falls head over heels, but when Lucius starts missing meetings and spending time with other women, Charity is forced to wonder if he is really the man she thought she knew. When she discovers information that turns her world upside down, Charity is inspired to revisit her roots to help her make a difficult choice. With themes of class, feminism, relationships, and sexual awakening, <em>Summer</em> by Edith Wharton was viewed as a controversial novel when it was first published. Now, over one-hundred years later, modern audiences can appreciate the complex class and gender struggles depicted in <em>Summer</em> without being scandalized by the erotic content. With the use of beautiful prose filled with rich imagery, Edith Wharton's <em>Summer</em> features a heart-wrenching narrative sure to keep readers engaged. Now printed in a modern, reader-friendly font, and featuring a stunning new cover design, this edition of <em>Summer</em> by Edith Wharton creates an accessible reading experience for contemporary audiences. </p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><p><b>Desperate to leave her boring hometown and predatory adoptive father, Charity Royall is quick to fall in love with a young architect Lucius--though he may not be the man she thought he was. </b> Set in New England, <i>Summer</i> by Edith Wharton is a drama with elements of romance and a coming-of-age narrative. </p>
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