Saratoga Trunk

Saratoga Trunk, by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Edna Ferber, is a captivating tale of love, greed, and ambition set against the backdrop of late 19th-century New Orleans and Saratoga. The story follows Clio Dulaine, a determined Creole beauty, and Clint Maroon, a charming Texan, as they navigate the challenges posed by Southern gentry and Eastern society. In their relentless pursuit of wealth and status, they overlook the true treasure they possess: each other. This novel showcases Ferber's mastery in crafting a lively narrative that celebrates the triumph of outsiders over the powerful.