Newland Archer, a gentleman from one of New York's leading families, is about to marry May Welland, similarly from a good, old-fashioned family, when he meets her wayward cousin, Countess Ellen Olenska, recently returned from Europe where she has deserted her philanderer husband.
The same story was picked up by Francesca Segal and transposed to modern day North London, set amongst the close knit Jewish community.
The strict behaviour code and expectations placed on Newland seem so old-fashioned now, and the pressure on him to do the right thing almost unbearable.
This is not an action packed book, very little actually happens, but beautifully put together nonetheless.
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