What Maisie Knew

In this poignant tale of lost innocence, young Maisie Farange navigates the tumultuous aftermath of her parents' bitter divorce, shifting between their new lives and self-absorbed partners. As she grapples with neglect and exploitation, her presence unwittingly becomes a pawn in the complex relationships around her, exposing the darker sides of adulthood. Henry James masterfully blends social satire with a child's perspective, illuminating the profound impact of a fractured childhood in a modern world.