num_pages: 545
description: When 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, 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. A story of intense poignancy, Isabel's tale of love and betrayal still resonates with modern audiences.
language: English
title: Portrait of a Lady
titlecomplete: Portrait of a Lady
characters: Edward Rosier, Caspar Goodwood, Madame Merle, Lord Warburton, Lydia Touchett, Henrietta Stackpole, Gilbert Osmond, Pansy Osmond, Ralph Touchett, Isabel Archer
genres: Fiction, American, Classic Literature, Literature, Romance, Classics, Novels, 19th Century, Historical Fiction, Victorian
ratings_count: 79305
places: England, Florence, Tuscany, Rome, Italy
publisher: Galley Press