The Portrait of a Lady Chapter 17

from The Henry James Library · host Henry James

In which Isabel Archer contends with the complex consequences of her recent refusals and the uneasy authority she exercises over her suitors, while her friend Miss Stackpole offers candid yet affectionate admonitions about the risks of her path. The shadow of illness looming over the Touchett family prompts a shift in plans, affording a moment for reflection amid the bustling anticipation of London society and its intrigues.

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