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The story is set during the Franco-Prussian War (1870–1871), and begins with the escape of French citizens from Rouen, under Prussian occupation. Among them is Elizabeth Rousset, "Dunda", a girl of easy morals but a kind heart.
The plot is presented through the intimate confession of a woman, who reveals a secret from her past to her confessor (or trusted friend) – an emotionally and morally complex episode that marked her for the rest of her life.
The thief of the peaks is a book with a dose of the finest philosophical-Lacrdian humor that can be read as a guide to solving small and large life puzzles.
In Sodom and Gomorrah, the protagonist fully exposes the indifference and cruelty of the aristocracy and realizes the void left by the death of his grandmother. His relationship with Albertine is renewed, but he doubts that Albertine likes girls.
One of James' most popular novels and considered by critics to be one of his best. Portrait of a Lady is a subtle examination of Victorian society and power relations, providing a groundbreaking psychological study of its protagonist.