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Written by Henry James - Audio book performed by Elizabeth McGovern - Music by Mendelssohn - Abridged Fiction - 4 COMPACT DISCS - 5 hours, 12 minutes

Publisher, Naxos Audiobooks (April 2006)

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The Portrait of a Lady tells the compelling and ultimately tragic tale of a beautiful young American woman's encounter with European sophistication. Set principally in England and Italy, we follow Isabel Archer's fortunes as a variety of admirers vie for her hand. Her choice will be crucial, and she is not wanting for advice, whether from the generous-spirited Ralph Touchett or the charming but rootless Madame Merle...