The Wings of the Dove

Penniless but ambitious, Kate Croy is determined to escape a life of poverty. When her beloved Merton Densher's finances prove insufficient, Kate devises a cunning plan involving the wealthy but gravely ill American heiress, Milly Theale. Kate sees an opportunity to secure her future by exploiting Milly's vulnerability, but her intricate scheme fails to account for the unpredictable nature of the human heart.