Old New York

Step back in time with Old New York (1924), a captivating collection of four novellas by Edith Wharton—False Dawn, The Old Maid, The Spark, and New Years Day. Set against the backdrop of upper-class New York City society, these stories explore the intricate dynamics and social mores of the 1840s through the 1870s, illuminating the lives and struggles of its characters. - Summary from Wikipedia