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Romance · 1877 · English

The American

by Henry James

About this book

Christopher Newman, an American businessman visiting Paris, hopes to marry the aristocratic Claire de Cintré. Her family’s resistance draws him into a social world where lineage, reputation, and private secrets carry more weight than his fortune.

The courtship sets personal happiness against inherited expectations. Newman’s directness meets the careful manners of a family determined to preserve its position, while his discoveries force him to decide how far he will pursue his claim.

Author
Henry James
First published
1877
Category
Romance
Language
English

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