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A novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Hélène Ronald, a fashionable and artistic woman in New York society, who desires to escape from the superficialities of her affluent lifestyle. Throughout the opening portion, the dynamics between Hélène, her husband Henri, and her friend Dora Carroll hint at deeper themes of love, ambition, and the conflicts between personal desires and societal