E
Edna Ferber
American novelist, short story writer and playwright
Giant Lib/E
Synopsis
Leslie Lynnton, a refined Virginia socialite, marries Bick Benedict, a wealthy Texas rancher, and moves to his vast estate. She struggles to adapt to the rugged, oil-rich culture of Texas and the domineering presence of her husband. The story spans generations, chronicling the family's fortunes and the changing landscape of Texas as oil transforms the state and its people.