The Portrait of a Lady by Henry James crossword

The Portrait of a Lady by Henry James crosswordHenry James's great masterpiece, now in a stunning Penguin clothbound edition designed by the acclaimed Coralie Bickford Smith. When Isabel Archer, a beautiful, spirited American, is brought to Europe by her wealthy aunt Touchett, it is expected that she will soon marry. But Isabel, resolved to enjoy her freedom, does not hesitate to turn down two eligible suitors. Then she finds herself irresistibly drawn to Gilbert Osmond. Charming and cultivated,

that he found within himself the pride and respect he needed – and his journey became all the more remarkable

'One of America's greatest public intellectuals' Observer 'Excellent and essential' Financial Times 'Reads like a greatest-hits album - a little politics

and Reinhart Cruger

flickering stories of awkward love

it seems their dreams have come true

Honor Cargill-Martin finds an intelligent

The Hustler is an exploration of guts

Publication:  2 Sept 2021

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which opens with a foreword by Quentin Blake

she is even more to be admired as an essayist

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