Publisher's Synopsis
The Master of Caxton is a novel written by Hildegard Brooks and published in 1902. The story is set in the late 19th century and revolves around the life of a young woman named Mary Hastings. Mary is a talented artist who dreams of becoming a successful painter, but her father disapproves of her ambitions and insists that she marry a wealthy man instead.One day, Mary meets a mysterious man named John Caxton, who offers to teach her the secrets of painting. Caxton is a master artist who has been living in seclusion for many years, and he agrees to take Mary under his wing and teach her everything he knows.As Mary begins to learn from Caxton, she discovers that he has a dark past and a tragic secret that he has been hiding for years. Despite this, Mary becomes deeply attached to Caxton and is determined to help him overcome his inner demons.The Master of Caxton is a tale of love, art, and redemption, and it explores themes such as creativity, passion, and the power of the human spirit. It is a beautifully written novel that will appeal to anyone who loves art, history, and romance.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.
