Mistress Art (1908)

The Mistress Art is a novel written by Reginald Theodore Blomfield and published in 1908. The book tells the story of a young artist named Richard Lane, who is struggling to make a name for himself in the competitive world of art. Despite his talent, Richard is constantly overshadowed by his mentor, the famous artist Gilbert Farlow, and his wealthy patron, Lady Mount. As Richard tries to find his own voice as an artist, he becomes entangled in a complicated love triangle with Lady Mount and her daughter, Muriel. Lady Mount, who is married to a wealthy but neglectful husband, becomes infatuated with Richard and begins to use her influence to advance his career. Meanwhile, Muriel, who is engaged to a wealthy but boring suitor, is drawn to Richard's artistic passion and rebellious spirit. As Richard's career and personal life become increasingly intertwined, he must navigate the treacherous waters of love, loyalty, and ambition. The Mistress Art is a captivating tale of love, art, and ambition set against the backdrop of turn-of-the-century London.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.