The Chaperon (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162690629)

The Chaperon is a novel by the renowned American author, Henry James. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of an American heiress named Francie Dosson, who travels to Europe with her aunt and uncle. Francie is a beautiful and wealthy young woman who is being pursued by several suitors, but her aunt insists on hiring a chaperon to accompany them on their travels.Enter Miss Augusta Bly, a middle-aged spinster with a reputation for being strict and proper. As they journey through Europe, Miss Bly becomes increasingly involved in Francie's life, offering guidance and advice on matters of love and society. However, her strict adherence to propriety begins to clash with Francie's desire for freedom and independence.As the story unfolds, the reader is drawn into the complex relationships between the characters, each struggling to find their place in a society that values wealth and status above all else. James' masterful prose and deep understanding of human nature make The Chaperon a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers today.An old lady, in a high drawing-room, had had her chair moved close to the fire, where she sat knitting and warming her knees. She was dressed in deep mourning; her face had a faded nobleness, tempered, however, by the somewhat illiberal compression assumed by her lips in obedience to something that was passing in her mind. She was far from the lamp, but though her eyes were fixed upon her active needles she was not looking at them.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Henry James
ISBN-10: 1162690623
ISBN-13: 9781162690629
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 44
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.21lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.09d