The Night of All Souls

By Philippa Swan

Book Overview

Edith Wharton returns: spirited, brilliant, alive . In this highly entertaining novel, Edith Wharton is variously reimagined: as a host in the afterlife, a historical figure in a modern novella, and as an elusive presence in the pages of her own writing. But when a lifelong secret is exposed, it's almost too shocking to be true. Hugely acclaimed during her lifetime, writer Edith Wharton is back--with the most extraordinary opportunity. Summoned to a room in the afterlife, Edith finds the manuscript of a new novella inspired by her life. A letter from her one-time editor advises Edith to consider carefully whether to destroy the work or allow its publication. Is this a chance to correct her image of haughtiness and privilege, and to reignite interest in her writing? Edith begins reading the novella to her astonished companions, and what unfolds is a cautionary story of online fame. But as she gradually remembers the details of her life, Edith becomes fearful about what the work might reveal and is haunted by the words: The letters survive, and everything survives.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0143774301
• ISBN13: 9780143774303
• Release Date: November 2021
• Publisher: Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.1"