Chiltern Classics Age Of Innocence - Edith Wharton

Part of the chiltern classics range. The age of innocence tells the story of a wealthy lawyer newland archer, who is engaged to sweet socialite may welland in 1870s new york. On the surface, it is a perfect match. But when may's beautiful cousin countess ellen olenska, who is estranged from her brutish husband, arrives in town, newland begins to question the meaning of passion and love as he desperately pursues a relationship with ellen, even though she has been made a social outcast by archer's peers chiltern are publishers of exquisitely crafted editions of the world's finest classic literature. These beautiful books are a perfect mix of tradition and the very latest in printing techniques. With wonderful original, detailed and embossed covers, sparkling gilt edges, cream art paper, ribbon markers and stitched binding they are simply the most beautiful classics ever published.

Part of the chiltern classics range. The age of innocence tells the story of a wealthy lawyer newland archer, who is engaged to sweet socialite