Henry James, was an American writer, regarded as one of the key figures of 19th-century literary realism. He was the son of Henry James, Sr., a clergyman, and the brother of philosopher and psychologist William James and diarist Alice James. ([Source][1].) [1]:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_James
The Wings of the Dove
The Wings of the Dove
Synopsis
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.
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Characters
Kate CroyProtagonist
Milly ThealeSupporting
Merton DensherSupporting
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Places
Edition
The wings of the doveUnknown, 1976
457 pages
Penguin BooksLanguage: EnglishISBN: 97801400232065 editions available
