The Reef

Edith Wharton

Sinossi

A chance encounter reignites a romance between George Darrow and his former love, but a brief, impulsive affair with a young woman casts a long shadow over their reunion. When the three characters unexpectedly converge at a French chateau, secrets unravel with devastating precision. The narrative dissects the complexities of jealousy, double standards, and the impossibility of escaping the past. It is a taut psychological drama where every look and silence carries the weight of betrayal.

Disponibile da: 04/03/2026.

Lunghezza di stampa: 387 pagine.

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