Publisher's Synopsis
""The Romance of Certain Old Clothes"" is a short story written by the renowned American author, Henry James. The story is set in the 18th century and revolves around a family of sisters, who inherit a set of beautiful, antique clothes from their grandmother. The clothes are said to be cursed, and as the sisters wear them over the years, they become embroiled in a series of tragic events. The story is narrated by a ghostly figure, who watches the events unfold and provides insight into the family's history and the significance of the cursed clothes. James' writing style is known for its complexity and depth, and ""The Romance of Certain Old Clothes"" is no exception, exploring themes such as fate, inheritance, and the power of objects. Overall, the story is a haunting and atmospheric tale of family secrets and the dark forces that can shape our lives.Towards each other, however, they were somewhat more on the offensive. They were good sisterly friends, betwixt whom it would take more than a day for the seeds of jealousy to sprout and bear fruit; but the young girls felt that the seeds had been sown on the day that Mr. Lloyd came into the house. Each made up her mind that, if she should be slighted, she would bear her grief in silence, and that no-one should be any the wiser; for if they had a great deal of love, they had also a great deal of pride.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.
