The portrait of a lady / James, Henry

When Isabel Archer travels to Europe to realize her full potential, she meets many men who vie for her affections. Isabel's life only takes on its true form after she falls for the schemes of an older woman.

A high-spirited American girl, Isabel Archer, arrives at the English manor Gardencourt, rouses the passions of several men, and finds herself in an unhappy marriage.

Explores the perilous allure of the older European civilization and its impact on the American character through the person of Isabel Archer.

This is a classic novel first published in 1881 about dreams that do not come true. Isabel Archer goes to Europe to visit rich relatives. As a rich person she meets many men, but none offers true love. This has much introspection and not much action.

Presents the text of the novel in which high-spirited American, Isabel Archer, travels to England to find romance, heartbreak, and betrayal.