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The Custom of the Country - cover

The Custom of the Country

Edith Wharton

Publisher: Charles River Editors

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The Custom of the Country is a classic novel written by Edith Wharton that centers around Undine Spragg, a young girl from the Midwest who moves to New York City.  Spragg tries to ascend in position and finds the ride to be a bumpy one.
Available since: 03/22/2018.

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