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The Old Maid
Old New York Book 1
Book 1 of the Old New York series.Set in mid nineteenth century New York, this novella centers on Charlotte Lovell, who secretly bears a child, and her cousin Delia, who adopts the girl and passes her off as her own. Years of shared deception bind and poison their relationship as the daughter grows up.
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Set in mid nineteenth century New York, this novella centers on Charlotte Lovell, who secretly bears a child, and her cousin Delia, who adopts the girl and passes her off as her own. Years of shared deception bind and poison their relationship as the daughter grows up.
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The Old Maid by Edith Wharton stands out as a high-interest title with strong recommendation value.
Who recommends The Old Maid?
The Old Maid is included because it connects to strong reading paths on the site.
Is The Old Maid part of a series?
The Old Maid is linked to Part of the Old New York series as book 1..
What should I read after The Old Maid?
A good next step after The Old Maid is The Spark, New Year's Day, False Dawn.
When was The Old Maid published?
The Old Maid was published in 1922.