Publisher's Synopsis
What's Bred In The Bone is a novel written by British author Grant Allen. The story is set in the late 19th century and revolves around the life of a young man named Frank Crosse. Frank is born into a wealthy family and is raised in a strict and conservative environment. Despite his privileged upbringing, Frank is rebellious and has a strong desire to break free from the constraints of his social class.As Frank grows older, he becomes increasingly interested in the world of art and literature. He begins to associate with bohemian artists and writers, much to the dismay of his family. Frank's passion for the arts leads him on a journey of self-discovery, where he must confront his own beliefs and values.The novel explores themes of class, identity, and the conflict between tradition and modernity. It is a thought-provoking and engaging read that offers a glimpse into the social dynamics of Victorian England. With its vivid characters and intricate plot, What's Bred In The Bone is a classic work of British literature that continues to captivate readers to this day.They glanced nervously right and left every minute in haste, but returned after each excursion straight to Guy and Cyril. The Colonel noted narrowly all they said and did; and Elma was sure he was very much pleased at least with her painter. How could he fail to be, indeed?--for Mr. Waring was charming. Elma wished she could have strolled off with him about the lawn alone, were it only ten paces in front of her mother. But somehow the fates that day were unpropitious. The party held together as by some magnetic bond, and Mrs. Clifford's eye never for one moment deserted her.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.