Lawrence Kessenich
What if Daisy Miller had survived? Lawrence Kessenich’s captivating novella, boldly reimagines Henry James’s classic tale, rescuing Daisy from the clutches of Roman fever and plunging her into vibrant new adventures in Paris.Free-spirited and fiercely independent, Daisy continues to defy the rigid norms of American expatriate society. Narrating her own story, she embraces life, love, and liberty with unapologetic passion-yet her heart often clashes with social expectations, particularly in her complicated relationship with the introspective and conflicted Mr. Winterbourne. Torn between his desire for Daisy and his ingrained sense of propriety, Winterbourne’s perspective adds powerful depth to their intricate romance.As Daisy navigates friendships, heartbreak-including a disillusioning romance with a charismatic artist-and her growing commitment to the early women’s rights movement, the novella deftly weaves a compelling portrait of a woman determined to live on her own terms.Richly layered with intrigue, romance, and the complexities of cultural identity, it is a mesmerizing exploration of freedom, love, and societal boundaries, breathing fresh life into one of literature’s most unforgettable heroines.
