Publisher's Synopsis
Blinds Down is a novel written by Horace Annesley Vachell and published in 1912. The story revolves around the life of a young man named Richard Larch, who is the heir to a large fortune. Richard is a talented artist and has a passion for painting, but he is also a bit of a wild card, often getting into trouble with his reckless behavior.The novel begins with Richard returning to England after spending several years in Paris studying art. He is greeted by his father, who is disappointed in Richard's lack of progress in his career and his reputation for being a playboy. Richard's father gives him an ultimatum: either he starts taking his art seriously and becomes successful, or he will be cut off from his inheritance.Determined to prove himself, Richard throws himself into his work and begins to gain recognition as a talented artist. However, he soon finds himself torn between his passion for painting and his love for a young woman named Muriel, who comes from a much lower social class than him. Richard's father disapproves of their relationship, and the two lovers are faced with many obstacles as they try to navigate their way through a society that is rigidly divided by class.Blinds Down is a story about love, ambition, and the struggle to find one's place in the world. It is a compelling portrait of a young man trying to find his way in life, and it offers a fascinating glimpse into the social mores of early 20th-century England.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.
