The Works of James Fenimore Cooper (Classic Reprint)
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Two cousins reunite in New York society, in a tale of family, fortune, and power plays. From The Works of James Fenimore Cooper, this opening pages-slice introduces Eve Effingham and Grace Van Cortlandt as they reconnect after years apart, revealing a world where wealth, status, and personal loyalties collide in a young American city. The excerpt blends social observation with intimate character moments, sketching a setting rich in manners, expectation, and the careful navigation of family ties. The story centers on two young women whose bond endures amid change, as they navigate introductions, inheritances, and the delicate balance between independence and duty. You’ll glimpse the textures of domestic life, the influence of European tastes, and the ways public opinion shapes private decisions in a society at a turning point. - Rich social world: New York society, its rules, and the pressures of appearances. - Family and inheritance: how wealth and lineage shape choices and loyalties. - Character-driven drama: Eve and Grace, their similarities, and the strains of their moments together. - Period detail: fashion, language, and the social rituals of a growing nation. Ideal for readers who enjoy historical fiction with strong character relationships, social insight, and a vivid sense of a formative era in American life.
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