The Apple Of Discord (1907)

The Apple of Discord is a novel written by Earle Ashley Walcott and published in 1907. The story is set in the early 20th century and follows the lives of two families, the Van Dams and the De Peysters, who are both wealthy and influential in New York City's high society. The two families have been friends for generations, but their relationship is strained when a mysterious woman named Madame Zalenska arrives on the scene. Madame Zalenska is a beautiful and enigmatic figure who quickly becomes the object of desire for both families' patriarchs, causing jealousy and conflict to arise. The novel explores themes of love, ambition, and betrayal, as the characters struggle to navigate their complicated relationships with one another. As tensions rise and secrets are revealed, the novel builds to a dramatic climax that will leave readers on the edge of their seats. Overall, The Apple of Discord is a captivating and thought-provoking novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of high society in early 20th century New York.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.