James, Henry 1843-1916 creator text utu 2023 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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. (This is an automatically generated summary.) First published in the Atlantic monthly, 1871. Wikipedia page on this work: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watch_and_Ward Release date is 2023-12-08 Al Haines Originally published: Boston: Houghton, Osgood and Company, 1878 Love stories Mate selection -- Fiction Guardian and ward -- Fiction PS Boston: Houghton, Osgood and Company, 1878 10004181 https://archive.org/details/watchward1878jame https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72355 https://archive.org/details/watchward1878jame https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72355 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134655.0 72355