The Reef

The Reef is a romantic novel by American writer Edith Wharton. The story begins in a location in Paris and rural France, although most of the characters are Americans. American diplomat George Darrow still keeps in contact with his former lover Anna Leath, who was previously married. Darrow wants to resume their relationship, but he worries about her commitment. Sophy Viner is a woman who is an ambitious aspiring actress, Darrow met her but never got to know her thoroughly. Later in the sto...