"East of Eden" tells the tale of the Trask and Hamilton families, who live in the scenic Salinas Valley at the end of World War I. Scott and Ildi Rich, join host, Frank Lavallo, to discuss the riveting juxtaposition of the poor immigrants and wealthy land owners of Steinbeck's masterpiece. // Hello, Novel Conversations friends! We skipped the Endnotes with Ted Schwartz this episode, devoting more time to storytelling. Let us know how you like the new format via Facebook, Twitter, Reviews, or Email ([email protected]). Thanks for listening!