Publisher's Synopsis
This novel is presented in epistolary form and depicts the fictional life of Eliza Wharton. It begins when the main character writes of being freed from an engagement to a man she did not love, who dies of illness.
About the Publisher
Columbia University Press seeks to enhance Columbia University's educational and research mission by publishing outstanding original works by scholars and other intellectuals that contribute to an understanding of global human concerns. The Press also reflects the importance of its location in New York City in its publishing programs. Through book, reference, electronic publishing, and distribution services, the Press broadens the university's international reputation.
