Madame De Treymes

Madame De Treymes is a novella written by Edith Wharton, an American author known for her works on the upper-class society of New York. The book was first published in 1907 and is set in Paris, France. The story revolves around the protagonist, John Durham, an American lawyer who travels to Paris to prevent his cousin, the wealthy and powerful Mr. Henry James, from marrying a French woman named Madame De Treymes. Durham believes that Madame De Treymes is only interested in James' money and is not in love with him.As Durham tries to unravel the mystery surrounding Madame De Treymes, he becomes increasingly drawn to her and her sophisticated and enigmatic world. Through his interactions with Madame De Treymes and her family, Durham gains insight into the complexities of French society and the nuances of their social customs. He also learns about the sacrifices that individuals make in order to maintain their social status and the lengths to which they will go to protect their reputation.The novella is a subtle exploration of the themes of love, class, and cultural differences. It also offers a critique of the American society's obsession with wealth and status. Wharton's writing style is elegant and precise, and she uses vivid descriptions to bring the characters and their surroundings to life. Madame De Treymes is a short but powerful work that showcases Wharton's mastery of the art of storytelling.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.