The Aspern Papers

One of James' best-known and most acclaimed longer tales, The Aspern Papers
is based on an anecdote that James heard about a Shelley devotee who tried to
obtain some valuable letters written by the poet. Set in a brilliantly described
Venice, The Aspern Papers demonstrates James' ability to generate almost
unbearable suspense while never neglecting the masterful development of his
characters.

— Excerpted from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.