The Ambassadors

The Ambassadors, published in 1903, is considered one of Henry James's greatest works, emblematic of his late style characterised by psychological depth and intricate prose. The novel centres on Lambert Strether, a middle-aged, unassuming, and duty-bound American from Woollett, Massachusetts. He is sent to Paris by Mrs. Newsome, his wealthy fiancée, to retrieve her son, Chad Newsome, who is believed to be entangled in an inappropriate relationship that could damage the family's reputation a...