\'She knew of no wrong that he had done; he was not violent, he was not cruel; she simply believed that he hated her\'When Isabel Archer, a beautiful, spirited American, is brought to Europe by her wealthy aunt Touchett, it is expected that she will soon marry.
In this Portrait of a \'young woman affronting her destiny\', Henry James created one of his most magnificent heroines, and a story of intense poignancy..
Charming and cultivated, Osmond sees Isabel as a rich prize waiting to be taken.
Then she finds herself irresistibly drawn to Gilbert Osmond.
But Isabel, resolved to enjoy her freedom, does not hesitate to turn down two eligible suitors. \'She knew of no wrong that he had done; he was not violent, he was not cruel; she simply believed that he hated her\'When Isabel Archer, a beautiful, spirited American, is brought to Europe by her wealthy aunt Touchett, it is expected that she will soon marry
