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: The Portrait of a Lady
titlecomplete: The Portrait of a Lady
characters: Pansy Osmond, Isabel Archer, Ralph Touchett, Madame Merle, Gilbert Osmond, Lord Warburton, Henrietta Stackpole, Lydia Touchett, Edward Rosier, Caspar Goodwood
genres: Fiction, 19th Century, Classics, Classic Literature, American, Historical Fiction, Romance, Literature, Victorian, Novels
ratings_count: 79300
places: Rome, England, Italy, Florence, Tuscany
publisher: Signet Book