<p>Edith Wharton's 'The Refugees' is an incisive short story that delves into the lives of those touched by the ravages of World War I. The narrative, steeped in the traditions of American literary realism, captures the psychological complexity of two caregivers in wartime London, gently weaving their suspicions and revelations into a broader tapestry of displacement and identity. Wharton, with her customary deft touch and nuanced prose, not only...