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  • The House of Mirth Book Two Chapter 01

    The House of Mirth Book Two Chapter 01
    Feb 23 2026
    In which the restless glamour of Monte Carlo provides a vivid backdrop for Mr. Selden’s reflective encounter with high society, where introductions and social manoeuvres unfold amid a dazzling tableau of leisure and intrigue. Through whispered confidences and momentary glimpses, the delicate complexities of youthful ambition and guarded self-possession emerge, framed by the shimmering Mediterranean light and the muted tensions of a closing season.
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    30 min
  • The House of Mirth Book One Chapter 15

    The House of Mirth Book One Chapter 15
    Feb 22 2026
    In which Lily wakes to the stark reality of her precarious circumstances and, after a tense reckoning with her aunt over debts incurred through society’s costly demands and card-playing, finds herself grappling with the pressing need for help and the painful considerations of pride and dependence. As hopes of solace from Lawrence Selden fade with his unexpected departure, she faces an uneasy proposal from Rosedale and a sudden invitation that promises a change in her fortunes, fraught with unspoken complexities.
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    28 min
  • The House of Mirth Book One Chapter 14

    The House of Mirth Book One Chapter 14
    Feb 21 2026
    In which Gerty Farish, buoyed by the kindness shared with Lawrence Selden and the curious affection they both hold for Lily Bart, finds herself caught between the warmth of friendship and the pangs of jealousy in the small, modest confines of her life. The narrative softly unfolds in a night of confessions and tender revelations, as Lily seeks sanctuary from her own restless despair, revealing the aching human frailty that shadows her outward beauty.
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    44 min
  • The House of Mirth Book One Chapter 13

    The House of Mirth Book One Chapter 13
    Feb 20 2026
    In which Lily awakes to letters from acquaintances, prompting reflections on complicated social entanglements and the precariousness of her position amongst them. She later encounters an unsettling confrontation at the Trenors’, revealing the undercurrents of tension and the fragile veneer of polite society that surrounds her.
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    24 min
  • The House of Mirth Book One Chapter 12

    The House of Mirth Book One Chapter 12
    Feb 19 2026
    In which Miss Bart navigates the precarious social currents of the season, finding both solace and trial in artistic display and the company of varied acquaintances, while grappling with the subtle coldness and whispered judgments of her world. Amidst the shimmering tableaux vivants and splendid entertainments, a moment of intimate connection unfolds between her and Lawrence Selden, revealing a delicate interplay of hope and restraint beneath the glittering surface of society.
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    25 min
  • The House of Mirth Book One Chapter 11

    The House of Mirth Book One Chapter 11
    Feb 18 2026
    In which the bustling onset of the social season is observed with a keen but detached eye, revealing the subtle undercurrents of fortune, fashion, and whispered scandal among New York’s elite. Amidst the glittering façades, intimations of impropriety and strained relations unfold quietly, as misunderstandings and moral judgments weave through the fabric of family and society.
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    19 min
  • The House of Mirth Book One Chapter 10

    The House of Mirth Book One Chapter 10
    Feb 17 2026
    In which Miss Bart, temporarily buoyed by newfound independence and a brief flirtation with generosity, navigates the social intricacies of winter society with a keen eye for appearance and advantage. Encounters with persistent suitors and uneasy invitations reveal the delicate dance of alliances and resentments underlying the polished surface of her world.
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    21 min
  • The House of Mirth Book One Chapter 09

    The House of Mirth Book One Chapter 09
    Feb 16 2026
    In which Miss Bart returns to the austere and painstakingly kept household of her aunt Mrs. Peniston, encountering the mundane tedium and undercurrents of society’s whispered scandals. She is unexpectedly confronted by a char-woman bearing a parcel of torn letters connected to a delicate intrigue, forcing Lily to navigate a troubling negotiation that subtly threatens to entangle those she knows.
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    29 min