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The Mother's Recompense

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Set against the backdrop of a wedding, the story explores Kate Clephane's return to New York after years of exile in France. She faces emotional turmoil as she confronts her past, particularly her complicated feelings for her daughter’s fiancé, Chris Fenno, who is untrustworthy. The narrative delves into themes of love, betrayal, and the complexities of familial relationships, as Kate navigates her conflicting emotions on this pivotal day in her daughter's life.

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The Mother's Recompense, Edith Wharton

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2021
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Language
English
Released
2021
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Hardcover
Pages
198
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9781515448846
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First published
1925
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The Mother's Recompense
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Set against the backdrop of a wedding, the story explores Kate Clephane's return to New York after years of exile in France. She faces emotional turmoil as she confronts her past, particularly her complicated feelings for her daughter’s fiancé, Chris Fenno, who is untrustworthy. The narrative delves into themes of love, betrayal, and the complexities of familial relationships, as Kate navigates her conflicting emotions on this pivotal day in her daughter's life.