This early work is a fascinating novel of the period and still an interesting read today, other stories include; The last asset, In trust, The pretext, The verdict, The pot boiler and The best man. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. | The Hermit and the Wild Woman and Other Stories by Edith Wharton, Paperback | Indigo Chapters