The Glimpses of the Moon

"The Glimpses of the Moon" by Edith Wharton is a story that dives into the lives of Susy and Nick Lansing, a married couple daringly testing the limits of love and societal norms in the early 1900s among wealth and high society. Their marriage starts with a daring agreement, allowing each to chase other romantic possibilities if more appealing options show up. Beginning with their honeymoon at Lake Como, where romance and beauty fill their days, questions about money and where they fit in society soon bubble to the surface, challenging both their love and their unusual agreement. The story blends romantic idealism with the hard realities of life as it explores the ups and downs of their unconventional journey.