Description

Book Synopsis
This terse and startling novel, written just before The Spoils of Poynton and What Maisie Knew,is the story of a struggle for possession—and of its devastating consequences. Three women seek to secure the affections of one man, while he, in turn, tries to satisfy them all. But in the middle of this contest of wills stands his unwitting and vulnerable young daughter. The savage conclusion of The Other House makes it one of the most disturbing and memorable of Henry James's depictions of the uncontrollable passions that lie beneath the polished veneer of civilized life.

Oh blest Other House, which gives me thus at every step a precedent, a divine little light to walk by... —Henry James

The Other House 12 New York Review Books

    Product form

    £16.19

    Includes FREE delivery

    RRP £17.99 – you save £1.80 (10%)

    Order before 4pm tomorrow for delivery by Thu 20 Aug 2026.

    A Paperback / softback by Henry James

    10 in stock

      Trusted by thousands of customers. See 2,385+ Customer Reviews

      View other formats and editions of The Other House 12 New York Review Books by Henry James

      Publisher: The New York Review of Books, Inc
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 30/09/1999
      ISBN13: 9780940322325, 978-0940322325
      ISBN10: 0940322323
      Also in:
      Books by Henry James

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This terse and startling novel, written just before The Spoils of Poynton and What Maisie Knew,is the story of a struggle for possession—and of its devastating consequences. Three women seek to secure the affections of one man, while he, in turn, tries to satisfy them all. But in the middle of this contest of wills stands his unwitting and vulnerable young daughter. The savage conclusion of The Other House makes it one of the most disturbing and memorable of Henry James's depictions of the uncontrollable passions that lie beneath the polished veneer of civilized life.

      Oh blest Other House, which gives me thus at every step a precedent, a divine little light to walk by... —Henry James

      Recently viewed products

      © 2026 Book Curl

        • American Express
        • Apple Pay
        • Diners Club
        • Discover
        • Google Pay
        • Maestro
        • Mastercard
        • PayPal
        • Shop Pay
        • Union Pay
        • Visa

        Login

        Forgot your password?

        Don't have an account yet?
        Create account