Publisher's Synopsis
What Maisie Knew is a novel written by Henry James and first published in 1897. The story revolves around a young girl named Maisie Farange, who is caught in the middle of a bitter divorce between her parents. As the custody battle heats up, Maisie is shuttled back and forth between her neglectful mother and her manipulative father, both of whom use her as a pawn in their own personal battles.As Maisie grows older, she becomes increasingly aware of the toxicity of her parents' relationship and the damage it has done to her own emotional well-being. She begins to forge her own path in life, seeking out the love and stability that she has been denied by her parents.What Maisie Knew is a powerful exploration of the effects of divorce on children, as well as a commentary on the social and cultural norms of the late 19th century. James' masterful prose and keen insight into human behavior make this novel a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.There was visibly, however, an influence that made Ida consider; she glanced at the gentleman she had left, who, having strolled with his hands in his pockets to some distance, stood there with unembarrassed vagueness. She directed to him the face that was like an illuminated garden, turnstile and all, for the frequentation of which he had his season-ticket; then she looked again at Sir Claude. ""I've given her up to her father to KEEP-- not to get rid of by sending about the town either with you or with any one else.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.
