The Mother’s Recompense

Edith Wharton

Edith Wharton's THE MOTHER'S RECOMPENSE (1925) is the story of Kate Clephane's reluctant return to NYC society after having abandoned her husband and infant daughter for Europe.

Her return is at the bequest of her daughter, Anne, now grown and intent on marrying Chris Fenno, an opportunistic war hero who Kate has remained deeply in love with most of her life. What is a mother to do?

In conversation with

Jennifer Wilson & Emily Gould