The Touchstone
“The Touchstone” by Edith Wharton is a classic novel set in late 19th century America. It intricately portrays the protagonist’s struggle between love, marriage, and morality, highlighting the tension between personal happiness and societal norms.
About This Ebook
“The Touchstone” follows the emotional entanglement of young lawyer Marshall Darnell and wealthy widow Maury Burton. As Marshall endeavors to uncover injustices in Maury’s late husband’s will, their feelings for each other deepen. However, as the truth emerges, Maury risks losing her fortune, and Marshall must choose between professional integrity and personal affection. The novel delves deeply into themes of power, wealth, and human nature, while exposing the limitations placed on women in society at that time.