Publisher, Penguin-HighBridge Audio (November 1993)

At the time of her death in 1931, Edith Wharton had written three fifths of The Buccaneers and prepared a detailed outline of the rest. Now, brilliantly completed by noted scholar and author Marion Mainwaring, the novel clearly stands as one of Wharton's finest works.

Set in 19th-century New York and London, The Buccaneers is a captivating story of love and social piracy among America's nouveaux riches and England's fading aristocracy. Leon Edel wrote "Mainwaring has added gloss to the story's original elegance and wit, and the novel emerges like a master's painting from the hands of a highly skilled restorer." Its long-overdue appearance is one of the major literary events of the year.

About the Performer: Dana Ivey has appeared in such acclaimed films as Postcards From the Edge, Another Woman, The Color Purple, and The Addams Family. In her distinguished stage career, she has been honored with two Obie Awards, including Best Actress for her performance in the tide role of Driving Miss Daisy.