The Chaperon

The Chaperon is a novel by the renowned American author, Henry James. Set in the late 19th century, the story follows the life of a young American woman named Francie Dosson, who is sent to Europe by her wealthy family to find a suitable husband. Accompanying Francie on her journey is her chaperone, Mrs. Lowder, a strong-willed and opinionated woman who takes it upon herself to guide Francie through the complex social landscape of European high society.As Francie navigates the treacherous waters of the European aristocracy, she finds herself torn between two suitors: the charming and sophisticated Lord Mark, and the earnest and honorable Captain Crispin. Meanwhile, Mrs. Lowder watches over Francie with a watchful eye, determined to ensure that she makes the right choice in her marriage.The Chaperon is a masterful exploration of the complexities of love, marriage, and social class in the late 19th century. With his characteristic wit and insight, Henry James paints a vivid portrait of a bygone era, and creates a cast of unforgettable characters whose struggles and triumphs continue to resonate with readers today.An old lady, in a high drawing-room, had had her chair moved close to the fire, where she sat knitting and warming her knees. She was dressed in deep mourning; her face had a faded nobleness, tempered, however, by the somewhat illiberal compression assumed by her lips in obedience to something that was passing in her mind. She was far from the lamp, but though her eyes were fixed upon her active needles she was not looking at them.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.