Ourselves to Know by John O'Hara

A haunting exploration of privilege, morality, and consequence, Ourselves to Know follows Gerald Higgins from a respectable upbringing in early 20th-century Pennsylvania to a scandal that rocks his community. With his trademark realism and sharp social insight, John O’Hara crafts a powerful character study that examines the quiet tensions beneath a well-mannered surface—and the cost of keeping up appearances. A compelling read for fans of literary fiction and historical drama.

Paperback, 1961

Goodreads: 3.87