The Refugees is a novel by Edith Wharton, published in 1923. It tells the story of two French aristocrats, the Marquis de Chantelle and his wife, the Marquise, who are forced to flee their home in France during the French Revolution. The Marquis and Marquise are forced to leave their beloved home and travel to America, where they must start a new life. Along the way, they encounter a variety of people, from the kindly innkeeper who takes them in to the unscrupulous businessman who tries to take advantage of them. They also meet a young American woman, who helps them adjust to their new life. The novel follows the Marquis and Marquise as they struggle to adjust to their new life in America, and as they come to terms with the changes that have taken place in their homeland. It is a story of courage, resilience, and hope in the face of adversity.
By Edith Wharton · First published 1924 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama · 5 chapters