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The age of innocence

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In the narrow, elitist world of upper-class New York, Newland Archer awaits his marriage to May Welland, a young girl 'who knew nothing and expected everything'.

Into this potentially delicate situation bursts the mysterious and exotic Countess Olenska - on the run from an appallingly unhappy marriage.

As she alternatively captivates and outrages New York society, Newland gradually finds his sympathy for the Countess turning into something far more dangerous.

As he does so, he not only gains an insight into society's treatment of those who don't conform but also the anguish of loving outside the rules.

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Virago Press Ltd
1844083500 / 9781844083503
Paperback / softback
813.52
19/01/2006
United Kingdom
English
Classics
xii, p. 23-303
20 cm
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