Summary of Strong Passions by Barbara Weisberg: A Scandalous Divorce in Old New York

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Strong Passions is a 19th-century novel that tells the story of a tumultuous marriage in New York during the Civil War. The story revolves around Mary Strong, who confessed to adultery and was sued for divorce. The novel explores the private world of the privileged elite in New York, revealing the conflicts over women's roles, male custody of children, and men's power over wives. The story is based on Edith Wharton's "old New York" and offers a glimpse into the private world of New York society.

Available since: 02/25/2024.

Print length: 75 pages.

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