Edith Wharton's "Madame de Treymes" is a poignant novella that delves into the intricacies of passion, betrayal, and the collision of American and French elite societies at the turn of the 20th century. With a narrative style characterized by Wharton'Äôs signature elegance and incisive social commentary, the novella encapsulates the constraints imposed by duty and societal expectation. The story f...