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.
Christopher Newman, a wealthy American, goes to Europe to enjoy his wealth and becomes engaged. Her family is against the engagement and has it annulled. Newman is confronted with a moral dilemma when the possibility of revenge presents itself.
