Washington Square (Blackstone Audio Edition)

In this compelling 1881 novel, shy and plain Catherine Sloper lives under the oppressive rule of her wealthy father in New York City's Washington Square. When the charming Morris Townsend courts her, her father, skeptical of his intentions, threatens disinheritance, leading to Townsend's abrupt departure and Catherine's deep heartache. Years later, after her father's death, Townsend reappears, forcing Catherine to confront her feelings and the truth of his motives. The story explores themes of love, manipulation, and self-discovery, and was famously adapted into the film "The Heiress."