Jennie Gerhardt

Jennie Gerhardt was Theodore Dreiser's second novel and his first true commercial success. The story of love between beautiful young woman and very rich man Lester Kane. Lester wants to marry her, but does not even suspect the secret that she keeps. Jennie has a illegitimate daughter... Because of their difference in class, he anticipates his family's disapproval and decides to take her as his mistress.