A book group book. Was unsure about reading a book from this era especially about a woman heroine. Such poor choices in the time. So many types of servitude. Reminds me to be thankful for education and freedom and independence and all those lovely goals that the feminists worked (work) for. Not bad for a book to remind one to be thankful.
Set in New York. Beautifully written. Sparkling word use. Lily Bart is on the hunt for a living; a husband to support her lifestyle. So far (as of page 79) she is pursuing a complex courtship ritual with a prim collector of Americana, while enjoying the company of a slightly bohemian writer. Lily describes the courtship ritual as a complex dance that she could spoil with a single step.
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