A Saint from Texas – Edmund White

The novel follows two sisters from a wealthy Texas family who leave their home and embark on very different paths through life. As they move between America and Europe, their contrasting personalities, ambitions and relationships shape their futures. The story explores family ties, social class, privilege and the search for identity, while offering an insightful and often humorous look at American and European society. Edmund White combines family drama, romance, social satire and cultural observation in a richly detailed story about two sisters and the worlds they inhabit.