Newland Archer is a young, popular, successful lawyer living in an elegant New York City house.
The Age of Inno.
He sees the sexual inequality of New York society and the shallowness of its customs, and struggles to balance social commitment to May with love for Ellen.
Through his relationship with her, he begins questioning the values on which he was raised.
His life changes when he meets Countess Ellen Olenska.
His engagement to May Welland is one in a string of accomplishments.
Newland Archer is a young, popular, successful lawyer living in an elegant New York City house