In Edith Wharton's novel, The House of Mirth, Lily Bart, a beautiful and socially ambitious young woman, is destroyed by the vicious gossip that surrounds her. But what if Lily had learned to wield words like weapons and defend herself against those who sought to sabotage her? What if she had found a way to survive the cruel machinations of the upper class and carve out a place for herself in a world that demanded her downfall? In this short story retelling of Wharton's classic story, we see Lily Bart fight back against the forces that seek to destroy her, discovering resilience and strength she never knew she had. Will she be able to escape the fate that seemed inevitable, or will the forces of society prove too strong for even the most determined young woman?
In Edith Wharton's novel, The House of Mirth, Lily Bart, a beautiful and socially ambitious young woman, is destroyed by the vicious gossip that surrounds her. But what if Lily had learned to wield words like weapons and defend herself against those who sought to sabotage her? What if she had found a way to survive the cruel machinations of the upper class and carve out a place for herself in a world that demanded her downfall? In this short story retelling of Wharton's classic story, we see Lily Bart fight back against the forces that seek to destroy her, discovering resilience and strength she never knew she had. Will she be able to escape the fate that seemed inevitable, or will the forces of society prove too strong for even the most determined young woman?
Commend Me to Lily Bart
Commend Me to Lily Bart
Product Details
| BN ID: | 2940166961334 |
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| Publisher: | Cathy Smith |
| Publication date: | 03/30/2023 |
| Sold by: | Draft2Digital |
| Format: | eBook |
| File size: | 329 KB |