The Wings of the Dove
by Henry James
“In a world of elegance and artifice, love is the ultimate currency and betrayal is the ultimate cost.”
When a terminally ill American heiress arrives in Europe, she becomes the unwitting centerpiece of a high-stakes scheme for fortune and love. Set against the opulent backdrop of London and the decaying beauty of Venice, this masterclass in psychological tension explores the thin line between devotion and betrayal.
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