The Portrait of a Lady

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Isabel Archer, a spirited young American woman, inherits wealth and faces the manipulative schemes of two American expatriates while navigating her life in Europe. Accompanied by her aunt, Mrs. Touchett, Isabel's journey explores the complexities of her mind and character, ultimately shaping her destiny. This novel highlights themes of independence and the psychological intricacies of human behavior, establishing Henry James as a pioneer of psychological realism.