The Fruit of the Tree
by Edith WHARTON (1862 - 1937)
When published in 1907, this novel about the lives of a wealthy mill owner, her socially progressive husband and friends caused a stir due to its treatment of drug abuse, mercy killing, divorce and second marriages. (Summary by Margaret)
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The Fruit of the Tree:
Book 3, Chapter 29 ,
Book 4, Chapter 30 ,
Book 4, Chapter 31 ,
Book 4, Chapter 32 ,
Book 4, Chapter 33 ,
Book 4, Chapter 34 ,
Book 4, Chapter 35 ,
Book 4, Chapter 36 ,
Book 4, Chapter 37 ,
Book 4, Chapter 38 ,
Book 4, Chapter 39 ,
Book 4, Chapter 40 ,
Book 4, Chapter 41 ,
Book 4, Chapter 42 ,
Book 4, Chapter 43