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Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century London, the narrative revolves around Milly Theale, a wealthy American heiress concealing her illness. As she navigates her feelings for Merton, who is secretly engaged to Kate, a web of deception unfolds. Driven by desperation, Kate devises a plan to have Merton marry Milly for her fortune, allowing them to pursue their own happiness. This poignant exploration of greed and the human experience offers a semi-biographical glimpse into Henry James's life, making it a compelling classic in American literature.
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The Wings of the Dove, Henry James
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- 2019
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Henry James
- Publisher
- Digireads.com
- Released
- 2019
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 376
- ISBN13
- 9781420962079
- Series
- Original title
- The wings of the dove
- Rating
- 3.8 out of 5
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century London, the narrative revolves around Milly Theale, a wealthy American heiress concealing her illness. As she navigates her feelings for Merton, who is secretly engaged to Kate, a web of deception unfolds. Driven by desperation, Kate devises a plan to have Merton marry Milly for her fortune, allowing them to pursue their own happiness. This poignant exploration of greed and the human experience offers a semi-biographical glimpse into Henry James's life, making it a compelling classic in American literature.