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Classic Love Stories

Watch and ward

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    Henry James's Watch and ward is a classic romance novel. It deals with mate selection and guardian and ward.

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    About Watch and ward

    "Watch and Ward" by Henry James is a novel first published as a serial in 1871. When wealthy Roger Lawrence adopts twelve-year-old Nora Lambert out of remorse, he secretly plans to marry her once she matures. But as Nora blossoms into a beautiful young woman, she finds herself drawn to other men, complicating Roger's designs. This melodramatic tale, which James later disowned, traces a controversial guardianship that transforms into romantic pursuit, complete with villains, rivals, and a climactic rescue in New York City.
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    • Love stories
    • Mate selection
    • Guardian and ward

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    Who wrote Watch and ward?

    Watch and ward was written by Henry James.

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    It is usually shelved as Classic Love Stories.

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