Publisher's Synopsis
""A Portrait In Crimsons"" is a drama novel written by Charles Edward Barns and first published in 1889. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Evelyn, who is born into a wealthy family in England. As she grows up, she becomes increasingly dissatisfied with the superficiality of her privileged life and yearns for something more meaningful.Evelyn's life takes a dramatic turn when she falls in love with a poor artist named Richard, who introduces her to a world of art and culture that she had never known before. However, their relationship is met with resistance from Evelyn's family, who disapprove of Richard's social status and lack of wealth.As Evelyn struggles to navigate the complexities of her relationships with Richard and her family, she finds herself drawn into a web of deceit and betrayal that threatens to destroy everything she holds dear. The novel is a gripping tale of love, sacrifice, and the struggle for personal freedom in a society that values status and wealth above all else.Barns' writing is characterized by its vivid descriptions of the English countryside and its portrayal of the social mores of the time. ""A Portrait In Crimsons"" is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers with its powerful themes and unforgettable characters.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
