The portrait of a lady
(Book)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

When Isabel Archer, a beautiful, spirited American, is brought to Europe by her wealthy Aunt, it is expected that she will soon marry. But Isabel, resolved to determine her own fate, does not hesitate to turn down two eligible suitors. She then finds herself irresistibly drawn to Gilbert Osmond, who, beneath his veneer of charm and cultivation, is cruelty itself.