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The Awkward Age by Henry James (Hardcover, 1993)

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Set in London during the late 19th century, this novel explores the complex relationships between a widower and a divorced woman as they navigate the intricacies of their social circles. The story delves into themes of social propriety, the nature of love, and the challenges of blending families. With its rich character development and sharp observations of societal expectations, the narrative captures the awkwardness and nuances of human connections in a rapidly changing world. .

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The story of young Nanda Brookenham's struggle to preserve her honesty in the brilliant but corrupt world of her parents is a drama of innocence betrayed yet preserved. Written when James was recovering from the shock od failure as a playwright, THE AWKWARD AGE is one of his greatest masterpieces. Conceived like a play terms of scenes and conducted largely through witty dialogue, the novel bears the triumphant signs of his painful apprenticeship in the theatre