Edith Wharton 
The Gods Arrive 

This early work by Edith Wharton was originally published in 1932. ‘The Gods Arrive’ is a sequel to ‘Hudson River Bracketed’ in which the characters, Halo and Vance, try to continue their literary relationship.



In ‘The Gods Arrive’, Halo Tarrant defies convention by leaving her husband and sailing for Europe with her lover, the novelist Vance Weston. In her mind, her love for him and her willingness to nurture his genius are enough to sustain the relationship. But Vance is often weak and immature, and his chance meeting with a woman from his past will test the bond with Halo.