The Princess Casamassima (Volume 1 of 2)

The novel is set in London and tells the story of Hyacinth Robinson a bookbinder's apprentice who becomes involved with a group of anarchists. As Hyacinth navigates the complexities of class politics and love he finds himself torn between his loyalty to the anarchists and his attraction to the upper-class world represented by the Princess Casamassima. Henry James' work is known for its intricate character studies nuanced exploration of social themes and dense introspective prose. The Princess Casamassima is no exception offering readers a rich tapestry of Victorian society and the inner workings of the human psyche.