The Oyster

"The Oyster" by a Peer is a story set in the high society of early 1900s London, following the lives of Esmé Carteret, a beautiful and self-centered woman, and her husband Bertie. Esmé is consumed by her social life and material possessions, while Bertie worries about their excessive spending. Their world of fancy parties and shallow friendships is shaken when Esmé suffers a health scare, making them confront the potential consequences of their pleasure-seeking lifestyle. The story explores selfishness and the pressures of society in their world of wealth and social standing, suggesting secrets that threaten to disrupt their perfect facade.