The Gods Arrive is only sequel Wharton wrote, though she considered writing sequels to The Valley of Decision and The Age of Innocence. It continues the story of Vance Weston and Halo Tarrant, née Spear, from Hudson River Bracketed as the newly widowed Vance and still married Halo escape to Europe. There they explore Spain, France, and England while Vance continues to grow as a writer.
In a rare interview, Wharton listed The Gods Arrive as one of her five favorites. The other four were Hudson River Bracketed, The Custom of the Country, Summer, and The Children.
Published in October 1932
