Mrs. Osmond

In this captivating novel from Man Booker Prize-winning author John Banville, the story of Isabel Archer, the heroine from Henry James's The Portrait of a Lady, continues in unexpected ways. Set in late nineteenth-century Europe, the narrative follows Isabel as she navigates her life after a large inheritance leads her into a troubled marriage with the charming but deceitful Gilbert Osmond. Despite the chance to liberate herself during a visit to England, Isabel opts to return to Italy, where the story unfolds with Banville's signature lyrical style and emotional depth, steering the plot toward thrilling new territories.