The Age of Innocence Book 2 Chapter 26

In which the annual unfolding of New York society’s season reveals subtle yet unmistakable shifts in its habits and loyalties, as whispers of financial scandal and social decline mingle with discreet family tensions. As the Archer household contemplates these changes over Thanksgiving dinner, unspoken understandings and guarded intimations underscore the delicate dance of appearances and allegiance that frames their world.