The Touchstone

The Touchstone concerns a young lawyer of small means who possesses a celebrated woman’s private letters — and who must decide what they are worth when marriage requires money. Publication, gratitude, and a conscience that will not stay bought follow. Wharton’s early novella is a moral X-ray of New York literary fame.

This special edition has been created with accessibility in mind. It features a fully adjustable coloured overlay system designed to support readers with Irlen Syndrome, dyslexia, or visual stress. By reducing visual strain and allowing each reader to customise their experience, this edition makes Wharton’s corrosive narrative more comfortable and enjoyable to read.

Rediscover the moral compromise and literary afterlife of The Touchstone in a format thoughtfully crafted to be more inclusive for all readers.