Old New York

The events in ''Old New York'' are set in the same New York as Wharton’s ''The Age of Innocence'', making this a prequel. In ''Old New York'' Wharton once again explores the manners and morals of 19th century New York upper-class society. Unsurprisingly Old New York is reminiscent of ''The Age of Innocence''. Once again Wharton is at her very best weaving stories full of truth and power. Some char...