American

Published in 1877, 'The American' by Henry James follows Christopher Newman, an inexperienced American businessman who travels to Europe to broaden his horizons. In Paris, he reconnects with Tom Tristram and becomes enamored with Claire de Cintre, a young widow from an aristocratic family that views his American background with suspicion. The novel explores themes of cultural clash and the complexities of social conventions as Newman navigates the intricacies of European society and his relationship with Claire.