The Custom of the Country

In this engaging tale, Edith Wharton follows Undine Spragg, a girl from the Midwest with insatiable social ambitions, as she navigates the opulent worlds of New York and Europe. Through Undine's journey from the fringes of trade wealth into the heart of high society, Wharton intricately explores early 20th-century upper-class customs and the complex social dynamics surrounding marriage and women's roles, delivering insights that remain relevant to contemporary audiences.