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Mrs. Gracedew: character portrait from The Two Magics (Henry James)

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Mrs. Gracedew

The Two Magics by Henry James

The vivacious, wealthy American widow who arrives to admire the old English house in Covering End and, charmed by it and by its heir, intervenes to save it from Mr. Prodmore's grasp.

Also known as: the American lady, the American, the dear lady, the stranger

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Meet Mrs. Gracedew

Mrs. Gracedew is a vivacious, wealthy American widow who arrives at Covering End to admire its old English house. She is quickly charmed by the property and its heir, while Mr. Prodmore seeks to gain control of the estate.

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