The American (1877) - Henry James Audiobook

Written by Henry James
Read by Adam Sims
Format: MP3
Bitrate: 64 Kbps
Unabridged

· Length: 14 hrs and 13 mins
· Release date: 06-25-20
· Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks

Self-made American millionaire Christopher Newman arrives in Paris brimming with hope and optimism, excited to experience the culture and, hopefully, find the perfect woman to become his wife. After a chance encounter with American expatriate friends his attention is drawn to Madame de Cintré, 25-year-old widowed daughter of the late Marquis de Bellegarde. Having fallen on hard times, the centuries-old aristocratic family permits Newman’s courtship to proceed; however, they later persuade the widow to break off her engagement to the nouveau-riche businessman. When Newman finds himself in possession of a dark secret that threatens to destroy the Bellegarde family, he must decide whether to keep to his principles or exact his revenge.

“Adam Sims offers a solid narration of this classic novel, in which an American makes his way through the social complexities of Paris…Sims’s voice is appealing and measured, clear and rich with the novel’s nuances. His French accents are seamless, and the dialogue is realistic and easy to follow. Sims has the unique skill of voicing female characters without sounding forced, which is important here. The story may drag for some listeners, but this performance illuminates the novel’s value.” —AudioFile

This is a real-time recording. Let me know if any spot is too messed up and I’ll fix.