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The Spoils of Poynton

Henry James

Narrated by Juliet Stevenson

Length
8 hrs 6 mins
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Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher
Naxos AudioBooks
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The Spoils of Poynton, a concise and expertly crafted novel from Henry James's middle period, explores themes of family, possessions, and personal conflict. The story centers around widow Adela Gereth, who moves treasured furniture and art to her cottage to protect them from her daughter-in-law, only to face unforeseen tensions when her son Owen develops feelings for her friend, Fleda Vetch. The novel delicately depicts the complex dynamics between mother and son, with an undercurrent of emotional struggle.

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