Washington Square
Author: Henry James
What Catherine Sloper lacks in brains and beauty, she makes up for by being “very good.” The handsome Morris Townsend would do anything to win her hand-even if it means pretending that he loves the homely ingénue, and cares nothing for her opulent wealth…..Read More
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