The Custom of the Country

In this book, Edith Wharton creates the character Undine Spragg, who puts aside everything for her climb up the social and financial ladder. She is an unlikable character that is simply a spoiled brat. Her desire for money and rank in high society has made her a woman that is totally selfish and doesn't care who she has to hurt to get where she wants. This book gives a sight into the high society circles in New York before the Great War.Please Note: This book is easy to read in true text, not scanned images that can sometimes be difficult to decipher. The Microsoft eBook has a contents page linked to the chapter headings for easy navigation. The Adobe eBook has bookmarks at chapter headings and is printable up to two full copies per year. Both versions are text searchable.