Writing a novel about real people has an unexpected benefit: the characters may have living, breathing relatives you can actually meet. Anna Bahlmann -- Edith Wharton’s governess, then secretary -- was one of the two main characters in my novel, “The Age of Desire”. This week, I … [Read more...]
What I Learned on my Book Tour
I’ve just completed a wonderful trip across the U.S., sharing my new book, "The Age of Desire." As I traveled, I saw some of the most striking landscapes in the United States, from the sylvan beauty of Lenox, Massachusetts -- where I was so thrilled to read at Edith Wharton’s … [Read more...]
A Post from Edith Wharton’s World
There are few times in one's life that you can say, "I'll remember this as long as I live." Last night was one of those moments. I had the opportunity to read to a sold-out crowd on the terrace at the Mount, Edith Wharton's beloved home. It was a glorious night with china blue … [Read more...]