An Experiment in Perfection (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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A summer on a quiet New York shore reveals friendship, longing, and a woman’s search for a life that fits her heart.

In this early 20th‑century tale, two friends—Sallie Howe and Persis Litchfield—navigate love, wealth, and social expectations. As a summer on the coast unravels their plans, Persis confronts her feelings for a dependable mentor, while Sallie plots a more adventurous path to her own happiness.

The story examines how ambition, devotion, and the pull of home influence choices about marriage, independence, and the life a woman envisions. With vivid social detail and a focus on character, it follows how relationships between friends and family shape what each woman pursues beyond convention.

• See character dynamics unfold as two young women balance friendship, romance, and personal goals.


• Explore how wealth, social expectations, and moral questions influence intimate decisions.


• Follow the quiet, interior shifts that guide a woman toward a chosen path—honest, hopeful, and complex.


• Experience a richly drawn early‑20th‑century setting with sharp dialogue and nuanced emotions.

Ideal for readers who enjoy historical fiction centered on friendship, romance, and the subtleties of choosing one’s future.

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