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The Age of Desire by Jennie Fields

Jennie Fields fictionalizes Edith Wharton's scandalous extramarital affair and its detrimental effects on her relationship with Anna, her long-time maid and confidante.
By Julie Martineau

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Set during the early 1900s, The Age of Desire fictionalizes Edith Wharton's scandalous extramarital affair and its detrimental effects on her relationship with Anna, her long-time maid and confidante. The lush locales range from intimate French salons to fabulous London parties, and the novel's moneyed glamour forms the ideal backdrop for this well-written romantic drama.

The Age of Desire, $20

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