This classic novel by the acclaimed American author Frank Norris tells the story of a wealthy, self-absorbed San Francisco socialite whose life is turned upside down when he becomes embroiled in a scandalous affair with a young woman from the wrong side of the tracks. The author expertly captures the rhythms and nuances of life in turn-of-the-century America, and his characters are vividly drawn and deeply compelling. This book is a true masterpiece of American literature.

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