01989cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000310011324500230014426400510016730000470021833600260026533700260029133800360031750000310035350800290038452010750041353400450148865300180153365300300155165300510158185600430163224348UtSlPG20260610133546.0mcr n260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aWharton, Edith,d1862-193714aThe Choice :b1916 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2008  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2008-01-17  aProduced by David Widger  a"The Choice" by Edith Wharton is a novel written during the early 20th century. The book explores complex themes of love, sacrifice, and moral dilemmas, focusing on the struggles of its characters within the societal constraints of their time. Wharton's narrative offers a poignant examination of personal choices and relational dynamics, set against a backdrop of wealth and privilege.  The story revolves around Isabel Stilling, caught in a tumultuous marriage with her husband Cobham, who recklessly gambles away both their fortunes and his mother's savings. Complicating matters further, Isabel's relationship with Austin Wrayford grows deeper, leading her to confront the emotional turmoil of her situation. As tensions rise, a fateful night unfolds near a lake, culminating in a tragic accident that forces Isabel to reckon with her choices. The novel poignantly captures the weight of unspoken desires and the sacrifices one must make in the name of love and loyalty, ultimately leading to a heartbreaking conclusion. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aShort stories  aMarried people -- Fiction  aTriangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24348