Author: | Edith Wharton | ISBN: | 9781411459731 |
Publisher: | Barnes & Noble | Publication: | July 26, 2011 |
Imprint: | Barnes & Noble | Language: | English |
Author: | Edith Wharton |
ISBN: | 9781411459731 |
Publisher: | Barnes & Noble |
Publication: | July 26, 2011 |
Imprint: | Barnes & Noble |
Language: | English |
In the title story, a scientist’s satirical book is taken as gospel by his readers. In “Expiation” a charity-minded author convinces a bishop to denounce her work. In “The Lady’s Maid’s Bell,” a servant is haunted by her late predecessor. This 1904 collection also includes “The Mission of Jane,” “The Quicksand,” “A Venetian Night’s Entertainment,” and more.
In the title story, a scientist’s satirical book is taken as gospel by his readers. In “Expiation” a charity-minded author convinces a bishop to denounce her work. In “The Lady’s Maid’s Bell,” a servant is haunted by her late predecessor. This 1904 collection also includes “The Mission of Jane,” “The Quicksand,” “A Venetian Night’s Entertainment,” and more.