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The Other House
Hardcover
Classic FictionGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025507026
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 258
Weight: 1.19
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Other House is a compelling psychological thriller and domestic tragedy by the master of the late Victorian novel, Henry James. Set in the quiet English countryside, the narrative unfolds with the tension of a stage play, reflecting its origins in James's dramatic writing. The story centers on Tony Bream, a man bound by a solemn vow to his dying wife never to remarry while their daughter is alive. This promise becomes the catalyst for a chilling exploration of obsession, jealousy, and moral corruption when two very different women, the passionate Rose Armiger and the gentle Jean Martle, enter his life.
As the emotional stakes rise, James meticulously deconstructs the veneer of social propriety to reveal the darker impulses of the human heart. The Other House stands out in the Jamesian canon for its direct engagement with crime and its swift, dramatic pacing. Through intricate dialogue and psychological depth, the work examines the lengths to which individuals will go to secure their desires and the devastating consequences of broken promises. This intense study of character and motive remains a gripping example of James's ability to find profound terror within the domestic sphere.
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