The Siege Of London And Madame De Mauves (1886)

The Siege of London and Madame de Mauves is a novel by the renowned American author, Henry James. Published in 1886, the book is a collection of two novellas, each exploring the themes of love, betrayal, and social conventions.The first novella, The Siege of London, follows the story of American expatriate Julian Osmond, who is living in London with his wife, Isabel. Julian is a charming and manipulative man who is determined to climb the social ladder at any cost. When he meets the beautiful and wealthy Lady Barb, he sees an opportunity to advance his social status. However, his plans are complicated when he begins to develop feelings for her.The second novella, Madame de Mauves, takes place in the French countryside and follows the story of Mrs. Coventry, an American woman who is visiting her friend, Madame de Mauves. Mrs. Coventry becomes enamored with Madame de Mauves' husband, and the two begin a secret affair. However, their relationship is threatened when Madame de Mauves discovers their betrayal.Both novellas are written in James' signature style, characterized by his intricate prose and psychological depth. The Siege of London and Madame de Mauves is a captivating read that explores the complexities of human relationships and the consequences of societal expectations.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.