The Ambassadors

The journey of Lewis Lambert Strether unfolds as he travels to Europe to locate his fiancée's son, Chad Newsome, believed to be under the influence of a dubious woman. As Strether navigates the complexities of European life, he becomes captivated by its beauty and more liberal social norms, leading him to question his return to America. Ultimately, he undergoes profound personal transformation, emerging wiser and more open-minded, revealing the contrasts between old and new worlds. This novel is celebrated as one of Henry James' masterpieces.