An International Episode

By: Henry James

Narrated by: Donna Barkman

Many critics consider this the best Henry James novelette, surpassing even The Turn of the Screw. Like that story, it has an ending that you will remember for a long time. The story concerns two young men visting the United States from London. They meet a pair of charming women who return the visit the following year in London. Romantic intrigues, miscommunication and cultural gaffs are plentiful in this short but delightful novel.

Public Domain (P)1985 Jimcin Recordings

Lovely writing by Henry James

I love how Henry James writes, and this book is no exception. His endings always surprise me, which is something I always appreciate, but other times he ends his stories before what I would wish for some of the characters.