The Wings of the Dove

This classic Henry James tale is set in early 20th-century London and explores themes of desire and treachery among a group of friends and lovers. Kate Croy, secretly engaged to Merton Denscher, forms a complex plan involving American heiress Milly Theale, who is suffering from a fatal illness. As the characters navigate their intertwined motives and feelings, the story delves into the subtle and unpredictable nature of the heart.