I'm about 20% in and loving it too - wonderful writing with a "feel" of James. I loved this take on the outsider's eye that he brought to his observations of English society:
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For the first time in years, he felt the deep sadness of exile, knowing that he was alone here, an outsider, and too alert to the ironies, the niceties, the manners and, indeed, the morals to be able to participate. (Page 47)
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Very envious of your seeing that Rembrandt exhibition, desertblues. One of my all-time favourite painters. And thanks for the link so that we can feel really jealous!