{ "item_title" : "In The Cage", "item_author" : [" Henry James "], "item_description" : "In The Cage is a novel by the renowned American author Henry James, first published in 1898. The story follows a young telegraph operator named Kate Croy, who works in a post office in London. Kate is ambitious and eager to climb the social ladder, but her lack of wealth and connections make this difficult. She becomes involved with a wealthy and married man named Merton Densher, and the two begin a secret affair.Kate's job gives her access to the private messages of the wealthy and influential people she serves, and she uses this knowledge to her advantage in trying to secure a better future for herself and Merton. However, her actions have consequences, and she soon finds herself caught in a web of deceit and betrayal.The novel explores themes of social class, love, and the role of women in society. James' writing is known for its complex sentence structure and psychological depth, making In The Cage a challenging but rewarding read. The book is a classic of American literature and remains a popular choice for readers interested in exploring the works of Henry James.It had occurred to her early that in her position--that of a young person spending, in framed and wired confinement, the life of a guinea-pig or a magpie--she should know a great many persons without their recognising the acquaintance.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers2.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/1/41/912/588/1419125885_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "20.95", "online_price" : "20.95", "our_price" : "20.95", "club_price" : "20.95", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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