Publisher's Synopsis
A London Life; The Patagonia; The Liar; Mrs. Temperly is a collection of four short stories written by the renowned American author, Henry James, and published in 1889. The first story, A London Life, follows the life of a young American woman named Biddy Dormer as she navigates the social scene in London and falls in love with a British aristocrat. The second story, The Patagonia, follows a group of American tourists on a steamship traveling from New York to Liverpool. The third story, The Liar, is a psychological study of a man named Brantley who has a habit of lying and manipulating those around him. The final story, Mrs. Temperly, follows the life of a middle-aged woman who is torn between her love for her husband and her desire for a younger man. James' writing style is known for its psychological depth and intricate character development, making this collection of stories a must-read for fans of classic literature.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.
