The Last Asset

The Last Asset is a novel written by Edith Wharton, an American author known for her works on social commentary and the upper class. The story follows the life of a young woman named Lydia, who is born into a wealthy family but is forced to confront the harsh realities of life when her father loses all their money in a financial crisis. Lydia is then forced to work as a governess to make ends meet and support her family. As she navigates through her new life, Lydia encounters different characters from different walks of life, including a wealthy businessman who takes an interest in her, a struggling artist who becomes her friend, and a corrupt politician who tries to take advantage of her situation. Throughout the novel, Wharton explores themes of social class, gender roles, and the struggle for independence and self-discovery. The Last Asset is a poignant and thought-provoking work that showcases Wharton's talent for insightful social commentary and vivid characterizations.She received the tribute with complacency. ""The rooms are not bad, are they? We came over with the Woolsey Hubbards (you've heard of them, of course? -- they're from Detroit), and really they do things very decently. Their motor-car met us at Boulogne, and the courier always wires ahead to have the rooms filled with flowers. This salon, is really a part of their suite. I simply couldn't have afforded it myself.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.