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Mrs. Osmond by John Banville

Although Mrs. Osmond is basically a sequel to the 1881 Henry James classic The Portrait of a Lady, you do not have to have read that book (I haven’t) to enjoy this one. Banville skillfully captures the essence of James’s writing style, so much so that you’ll feel like James rose from the grave and wrote this book himself. An emotionally satisfying and acutely observed tale of female empowerment, this is the perfect read for those who yearn for a new classic.

Brian, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison