Other Things Being Equal (Classic Reprint)

A nuanced, intimate drama about family, faith, and forbidden desire set against a world of high society and quiet longing.

In this gripping novel, a refined Jewish family navigates love, duty, and social divisions on the cusp of modern life. As Ruth grows from girlhood into a woman, the pressures of culture, tradition, and elegantly arranged social circles threaten to pull her toward a dangerous attraction. The story threads through quiet moments of tenderness, sharp exchanges about identity, and the pull of affection under a carefully observed, cautious gaze.

The book follows Ruth’s inner conflicts and the delicate balance her parents strive to maintain between happiness and propriety. Richly drawn settings, intimate conversations, and a suspenseful undercurrent keep the focus on character and choice, revealing how a single decision can ripple through a family and alter the path of many lives.

• Explore family ties, cultural expectations, and the weight of tradition
• Experience tender moments of connection and the tension of forbidden feelings
• Meet a cast of characters shaped by social norms and personal devotion
• Witness moral choices that shape relationships and futures

Ideal for readers drawn to historical family drama, emotional realism, and stories about identity, belonging, and love under pressure.

A timely reissue of Emma Wolf's 1892 novel, which boldly interrogates the implications of Jewish-Christian marriage and examines the role of the "new woman" within the traditions of the Jewish home.