GOLD CUP, AT -118

A brilliant novel.&rdquo, Gore Vidal. The Golden Cup is the most controversial, ambiguous, and sophisticated of Henry James's works.&rdquo, The Times. A classic of English literature, this novel chronicles the customs of England's upper classes at the turn of the 20th century. Maggie, daughter of Adam Verver, an American millionaire and art collector, marries Amerigo, a prince from a noble but impoverished family. An obvious exchange of money for social status. Adam Verver marries Charlotte, unaware that she and Amerigo were lovers. This is a masterpiece that showcases talent, variety, and strength. The Golden Cup was adapted for the big screen in a film directed by James Ivory, starring Nick Nolte, Anjelica Huston, and Kate Beckinsale.