Madame de Treymes

Madame De Treymes is a novel written by Edith Wharton, first published in 1907. The story is set in Paris and revolves around the life of Fanny de Malrive, a wealthy American woman who has married into the French aristocracy. Fanny is unhappy in her marriage and seeks the help of her cousin, John Durham, to obtain a divorce from her husband, the Marquis de Malrive. However, Fanny's family is opposed to the idea of divorce, and John must navigate the complex social and cultural norms of French society to help Fanny achieve her goal.As John becomes more involved in Fanny's life, he becomes acquainted with her husband's family, particularly Madame de Treymes, the Marquis's sister. Madame de Treymes is a complex and enigmatic character, and John finds himself drawn to her despite his loyalty to Fanny. As the story unfolds, John must navigate the complicated relationships between Fanny, Madame de Treymes, and the rest of their social circle, while also grappling with his own feelings and desires.Madame De Treymes is a masterful exploration of the social and cultural mores of turn-of-the-century Paris, as well as a nuanced and complex examination of love, loyalty, and the human heart. Wharton's writing is elegant and precise, and her characters are richly drawn and deeply felt. This novel is a must-read for fans of classic literature and anyone interested in the intricacies of human relationships.Madame de Malrive heard the confession calmly; she had been too prepared for it not to have prepared a countenance to receive it. Her first comment was: ""I have never known them to declare themselves so plainly -- "" and Durham's baffled hopes fastened themselves eagerly on the words. Had she not always warned him that there was nothing so misleading as their plainness?This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.