The Beldonald Holbein - Henry James - Bog

The Beldonald Holbein is a novel written by the renowned American author, Henry James. The story follows the journey of a young, ambitious artist named George Vanderbank, who is commissioned to paint a portrait of a wealthy Scottish family, the Brodies, at their estate, Beldonald. As he becomes more involved with the family, he becomes increasingly fascinated by their secrets and scandals, leading him to question his own morality and the true nature of his relationships with the Brodies.Throughout the novel, James explores themes of class, power, and morality, as well as the complexities of human relationships. The Beldonald Holbein is a masterful work of literature, showcasing James' exceptional writing style and his ability to create compelling characters and intricate plots. It is a must-read for anyone interested in classic literature and the human condition.""But has she any idea herself, poor thing?"" was the way I had put it to Mrs. Munden on our next meeting after the incident at my studio; with the effect, however, only of leaving my friend at first to take me as alluding to Mrs. Brash's possible prevision of the chatter she might create. I had my own sense of that--this provision had been nil; the question was of her consciousness of the office for which Lady Beldonald had counted on 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.