A young American woman travels to Europe with her aunt and cousin, where she becomes embroiled in a complicated love affair with a wealthy and charming man who is already engaged to be married. As the story unfolds, the woman's relationships with her family members are revealed to be complex and fraught, and she must navigate the societal expectations placed upon her while also confronting her own desires and values.
By Henry James · First published 1905 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Social Commentary, Psychological Fiction