House of MirthHouse of Mirth

Lily Bart enjoys an equitable standing within the New York City elite. Although she has received generous proposals from wealthy suitors, Lily remains single with hope for an honest and loving marriage. However, her life takes an unexpected twist when a nasty bit of gossip instigates her long descent down the social ladder. Lily escapes the city by joining an acquaintance on a cruise. But this, too, causes irreparable damage to her reputation, and soon Lily finds herself disowned and friendless.