Washington Square
by Henry James
260 pages~4 hrs
“Love is a high-stakes gamble when your father holds all the cards.”
Caught between a father who doubts her worth and a charming suitor who may only want her fortune, Catherine Sloper must navigate a social minefield where every gesture hides a hidden agenda. In the shadow of Washington Square, she discovers that the greatest battle isn't for a husband, but for her own dignity.
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