The Glimpses of the Moon (Dodo Press) (Paperback)

from Kasthu

The Glimpses of the Moon tells the story of Nick and Suzy Lansing, a young couple who married for neither love nor money-or, rather, they married for money but other people's. Their bet is to spend a year honeymooning in their rich friends' houses in France, Venice, and elsewhere; and if one or t...

from amerynth

Edith Wharton's "The Glimpses of the Moon" is delightful. Written to reflect the easy-going ways of the 1920's, the novel tells the story of Susy and Nick Lansing, who have recently married and are celebrating an extended honeymoon. The Lansings, who have no money themselves, but know all the rig...

from whitreidtan

When the novel opens, Nick and Susy are newlyweds enjoying a glimpse of the moon from the country home that they've borrowed from a friend for their honeymoon. Nick and Susy aren't typical newlyweds though. They have a deal and figure they'll be married to each other for about a year. At the end ...

from stephkaye

Susy and Nick are on the fringes of society, getting by on the generosity of the wealthy, who always need interesting companions willing to do an unpleasant favor in exchange for a nice dinner or a pretty piece of jewelry. Susy would like to be one of the rich ladies she depends on; Nick wants to...

from lauralkeet

Edith Wharton is known for her frank portrayal of New York society, often exposing their pettiness and hypocrisy. The Glimpses of the Moon is no exception. Nick and Susy are recently married, and while they care for one another it is primarily a marriage of convenience. Neither come from wealth, ...