
audiobook
by Henry James
A delicate portrait unfolds as a circle of London’s most celebrated writers, actors and aristocrats seek refuge in a sun‑kissed Alpine inn. Amid the pink‑tinged glaciers and fresh mountain air, they trade witty conversation, shy confessions and the rare pleasure of being seen simply as people, not as the public figures they command back home. Their interactions, tinged with the subtle humor and keen observation that define their world, reveal the fragile balance between artifice and authenticity.
The narrative captures the fleeting magic of that late‑summer gathering, where coffee is sipped before meat and the landscape itself becomes a silent confidante. As the group navigates the unspoken rules of society, the story gently probes the yearning for genuine connection beneath the glitter of fame. Listeners are invited to linger in this atmospheric tableau, feeling the cool breeze and the quiet camaraderie that make the holiday unforgettable.
Language
en
Duration
~7 hours (436K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Dagny and Laura Natal Rodrigues at Free Literature (Images generously made available by Hathi Trust Digital Library.)
Release date
2021-01-26
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1843–1916
Known for subtle, psychologically rich fiction, this master novelist explored the tensions between Americans and Europeans with unusual depth and precision. His work helped bridge literary realism and early modernism, and it still feels strikingly modern.
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