Discover books similar to "A Lost Lady"

Edith Wharton

The Age of Innocence

Like 'A Lost Lady', 'The Age of Innocence' explores the themes of disillusionment and the decline of an era, as it follows the story of a wealthy lawyer who must choose between his socially acceptable fiancée and the unconventional woman he truly loves, all while navigating the strict codes of New York high society in the late 19th century.

Willa Cather

My Ántonia

Another classic by Willa Cather, 'My Ántonia' shares the same prairie setting as 'A Lost Lady', but focuses on the life of a Bohemian immigrant girl and her experiences in Nebraska. The novel delves into themes of memory, identity, and the passage of time, much like 'A Lost Lady'.

Edith Wharton

The Custom of the Country

In 'The Custom of the Country', Edith Wharton once again showcases her keen understanding of the American upper class, as she tells the story of a young woman who uses her beauty and charm to climb the social ladder. The novel shares the same incisive social commentary found in 'A Lost Lady'.

Willa Cather

Death Comes for the Archbishop

Set in the American Southwest, 'Death Comes for the Archbishop' follows two Catholic priests as they establish a new diocese in New Mexico. The novel delves into themes of spirituality, culture clashes, and the beauty of the American frontier, offering a unique counterpoint to 'A Lost Lady's' Midwestern setting.

Edith Wharton

Ethan Frome

Set in a small New England town, 'Ethan Frome' tells the tragic story of a man trapped in a loveless marriage and his ill-fated affair with his wife's cousin. Like 'A Lost Lady', the novel explores themes of disillusionment, societal expectations, and the consequences of passion.

Willa Cather

One of Ours

In 'One of Ours', Willa Cather tells the story of a young man who leaves his small-town life in Nebraska to fight in World War I. The novel delves into themes of identity, the search for purpose, and the impact of war, offering a unique contrast to the more domestic setting of 'A Lost Lady'.

Edith Wharton

The House of Mirth

'The House of Mirth' follows the story of a young woman who struggles to maintain her social position in New York high society. The novel shares the same astute social commentary and exploration of societal expectations as 'A Lost Lady'.

Willa Cather

Sapphira and the Slave Girl

Set in Virginia before the Civil War, 'Sapphira and the Slave Girl' tells the story of a plantation owner who schemes to sell one of her slaves. The novel delves into themes of morality, power dynamics, and the human cost of slavery, offering a stark contrast to the more subtle social commentary in 'A Lost Lady'.

Edith Wharton

The Buccaneers

'The Buccaneers' tells the story of a group of American heiresses who marry into the British aristocracy. The novel shares the same exploration of social class and the consequences of wealth as 'A Lost Lady', but set against the backdrop of Gilded Age New York and Edwardian England.

Willa Cather

Lucy Gayheart

In 'Lucy Gayheart', Willa Cather tells the story of a young musician who returns to her hometown after a failed attempt at a career in the city. The novel explores themes of ambition, love, and the passage of time, offering a poignant counterpoint to 'A Lost Lady's' exploration of disillusionment and the decline of an era.

Edith Wharton

The Glimpses of the Moon

'The Glimpses of the Moon' follows the story of a young couple who marry for money and social position, only to find that their marriage is not as secure as they thought. The novel shares the same exploration of social class, wealth, and the consequences of ambition as 'A Lost Lady'.