About the Book

''At Fault'', which mirrors Chopin's own life, was written at the beginning of her career and introduces characters and themes that appeared later in her acclaimed novel ''The Awakening''.

Set in the post-Reconstruction South against the backdrop of economic devastation and simmering racial tensions, this is the story of Therese Lafirme, a beautiful young Creole widow, who falls in love with a divorced businessman, David Hosmer. When her moral and religious convictions compel her to reject Hosmer's marriage proposal, the two are set on a tumultuous journey.

About Kate Chopin

Kate Chopin was an influential author who introduced powerful female characters to the American literary world. She was most known for her brilliant book ''The Awakening''.

However, at that time it received many negative reviews, causing the downfall of Kate's writing career. Now, the book is such an influential story that it is being taught in classrooms throughout the world.