I've never read any Edith Wharton before now, but maybe I should start.

Via profrobert, classic erotica from Edith Wharton that's almost worthy of weepingcock.

A few choice excerpts after the cut, with a warning that it's possible what's being described is incest. (See the Jezebel link for more info.) ( Some of my favorite passages ... )

APAD(ish) #7: Rolls

Made these garlic knots tonight to go with caldo verde, and yes, they are as good as they look.