Publisher's Synopsis
The Lamp of Gold is a novel written by Florence L. Snow. The story takes place in the early 1900s in San Francisco, California. The main character is a young woman named Mary who is struggling to find her place in society. She is torn between her desire to pursue her passion for art and her duty to her family.Mary's father is a wealthy businessman who wants her to marry a wealthy man and settle down. However, Mary is not interested in this lifestyle and instead wants to become an artist. She meets a young man named Paul who shares her passion for art and they begin a relationship.As Mary and Paul's relationship grows, they become involved in the San Francisco art scene. They attend exhibitions and meet other artists, including a famous painter named Richard. Richard takes Mary under his wing and becomes her mentor, helping her to develop her skills as an artist.However, Mary's relationship with Paul becomes strained when he becomes jealous of her relationship with Richard. Mary must choose between her love for Paul and her love for art.The Lamp of Gold is a story about the struggle to balance duty and passion. It explores the themes of love, art, and the role of women in society. The novel provides a vivid portrayal of San Francisco in the early 1900s, capturing the city's vibrant art scene and its social hierarchy. Overall, The Lamp of Gold is a compelling story of one woman's journey to find her place in the world.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.