Longstaff's Marriage

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Longstaff's Marriage is a novel written by the renowned American author, Henry James. The book follows the story of a young woman named Millicent Henning who is engaged to marry a wealthy man named Arthur Longstaff. However, as the wedding approaches, Millicent begins to have doubts about her decision to marry Arthur and wonders if she truly loves him.As the story unfolds, Millicent becomes increasingly conflicted about her feelings towards Arthur and her desire for independence. She is torn between her duty to her family and her own desires, and she must navigate the complex social and cultural expectations of her time.The novel explores the themes of love, marriage, and societal expectations, and it offers a nuanced portrayal of the challenges faced by women in the late 19th century. James' writing is characterized by his attention to detail and his ability to capture the nuances of human emotion, making Longstaff's Marriage a compelling and thought-provoking read.Before she knew it Agatha was blushing a little; for, to the ear, simply, his words implied that it was to her only he would appeal for the pleasure he had coveted. But the next instant she had become conscious that what he meant was simply that he admired her companion so much that he was afraid of her, and that, daring to speak to herself; he thought her a much smaller and less interesting personage.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.