The Awkward Age

A tragicomedy of manners that explores the conflicts between generations, sexes, and social classes in turn-of-the-century London. The plot revolves around the love affair between Nanda Brookenham, a young and innocent girl from a prominent family, and Julius Longdon, a charming but unscrupulous journalist. Their relationship is complicated by the machinations of Nanda's mother, Lady Julia, and various other members of the high society. James' psychological insight, irony, and elegant prose make this novel a masterpiece of the genre. Fans of Jane Austen, Edith Wharton, and Virginia Woolf will find it a rewarding read.

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