The Reef - Paperback

by Edith Wharton (Author)

The Reef is a romantic novel by American writer Edith Wharton. The story begins in a location in Paris and rural France, although most of the characters are Americans. American diplomat George Darrow still keeps in contact with his former lover Anna Leath, who was previously married. Darrow wants to resume their relationship, but he worries about her commitment. Sophy Viner is a woman who is an ambitious aspiring actress, Darrow met her but never got to know her thoroughly. Later in the story, Darrow makes an effort to convince Sophy not to marry Owen, who is Anna's stepson. Darrow admits to Anna that he knew Sophy, she quizzes him out of concern for Owen. Sophy breaks off her engagement with Owen due to Darrow's influence. Read The Reef to know what happens next, will they get to marry each other?