Story of a spirited American girl searching for her own way of truth. Determined to live to the full, at whatever cost, she is brought to England by her aunt and given every chance to spread her wings. It is at Gardencourt, her aunt's home, that she meets her cousin Ralph who, forced by tuberculosis to be ʻa spectator at the game of life', wants her to have complete freedom to choose her destiny - however disastrous her choices turn out to be.
"The Portrait of a Lady is the story of a spirited American girl searching for her own way of truth. Determined to live to the full, at whatever cost, she is brought to England by her Aunt and given every chance to spread her wings. It is at Gardencourt, her Aunt's home, that she meets her cousin Ralph who, forced by tuberculosis to be 'a spectator at the game of life', wants her to have complete freedom to choose her destiny - however disastrous her choices turn out to be."
"Story of a spirited American girl searching for her own way of truth. Determined to live to the full, at whatever cost, she is brought to England by her aunt and given every chance to spread her wings. It is at Gardencourt, her aunt's home, that she meets her cousin Ralph who, forced by tuberculosis to be ʻa spectator at the game of life', wants her to have complete freedom to choose her destiny - however disastrous her choices turn out to be."@en
"Following the death of her one remaining parent, a beautiful young American girl is taken to England by her fabulously wealthy Aunt."@en
"After the death of her parents, Isabel Archer, a beautiful, spirited American is brought to Europe by her wealthy Aunt Touchett. It is expected that she will soon marry. But Isabel is resolved to determine her own fate and she does not hesitate to turn down two eligible suitors. Then she finds herself irresistibly drawn to Gilbert Osmond, who, beneath his veneer of charm and cultivation, is cruelty itself."
"Story of a spirited American girl, reared in England by her aunt, determined to live her life to the fullest."
"Story of a spirited American girl, reared in England by her aunt, determined to live her life to the fullest."@en
"Isabel Archer is a beautiful, spirited American who is brought to Europe by her wealthy Aunt Touchett. It is expected that she will soon marry. But Isabel is resolved to determine her own fate and she does not hesitate to turn down two eligible suitors. Then she finds herself irresistibly drawn to Gilbert Osmond, who, beneath his veneer of charm and cultivation, is cruelty itself."@en
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Verenigd Koninkrijk van Groot-Brittannië en Noord-Ierland.
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