Bostonians

A decade after the Civil War, a cynical Southern lawyer and his suffragette cousin become rivals for the attentions of a charismatic speaker. Basil Ransom seeks a conventional marriage with Verena Tarrant while Olive Chancellor attempts to isolate her protege from the society of men. Master storyteller Henry James transports readers to an 1870s New England setting for a compelling tale of politics, feminism, and a nascent lesbian attraction. About the Author American author Henry James (1843–1916) spent most of his career in Europe and ultimately adopted British citizenship. A prolific writer of criticism, biography, and travel-related books and articles, James is known above all for his highly influential novels, which frequently explore the clash of Old and New World cultures.