Madame De Mauves - Henry James - Bog

Madame De Mauves is a novel written by the renowned American author, Henry James. The book is set in the mid-19th century and tells the story of a young American couple, Mr. and Mrs. Vervain, who travel to Europe for a change of scenery. While in France, they meet Madame de Mauves, a beautiful and mysterious woman who captivates them both.As the Vervains get to know Madame de Mauves, they become increasingly drawn to her world of elegance and sophistication. However, they soon discover that there is more to her than meets the eye. Madame de Mauves is a woman with a dark past, and her secrets threaten to destroy the fragile balance of their friendship.As the story unfolds, the Vervains must navigate the complexities of their relationship with Madame de Mauves, and confront the truth about her past. James explores themes of love, betrayal, and the nature of human relationships in this complex and thought-provoking novel.Madame de Mauves is a beautifully written and atmospheric work of fiction that showcases James' mastery of character development and psychological insight. The novel is a must-read for fans of classic literature, and anyone who enjoys a compelling and nuanced story.She had begun to speak slowly, with reserve and effort; but she went on quickly and as if talk were at last a relief. ""My marriage introduced me to people and things which seemed to me at first very strange and then very horrible, and then, to tell the truth, of very little importance. At first I expended a great deal of sorrow and dismay and pity on it all; but there soon came a time when I began to wonder if it were worth one's tears. If I could tell you the eternal friendships I've seen broken, the inconsolable woes consoled, the jealousies and vanities scrambling to outdo each other, you'd agree with me that tempers like yours and mine can understand neither such troubles nor such compensations.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.