Henry James, was an American writer, regarded as one of the key figures of 19th-century literary realism. He was the son of Henry James, Sr., a clergyman, and the brother of philosopher and psychologist William James and diarist Alice James. ([Source][1].)
[1]:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_James
An American heiress just arrived in Europe is high-spirited and independent, she does not look to a man for fulfillment but intends to find it for herself.