In Friendship's Guise: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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In Friendship's Guise is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Graydon, William Murray (1864–1946).
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"In Friendship's Guise" by William Murray Graydon is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story begins in Paris in 1892, focusing on Jack Clare, an artist struggling to make ends meet while navigating the complexities of his marriage to Diane, a dancer at the Folies Bergère. The narrative introduces themes of love, disappointment, and the impact of financial instability on personal relationships. The opening of the novel sets the scene with Jack Clare expressing optimism as he heads to deliver a painting he has copied, expecting a payment that will alleviate their financial woes. However, when he discovers that the buyer has left town unexpectedly, Jack returns home only to face an emotional confrontation with Diane, who struggles with their precarious situation and ultimately reveals her discontent. Tensions rise as Jack vacillates between feelings of love for Diane and the turmoil their financial struggles bring, foreshadowing the complex and often painful dynamics of their relationship as the story unfolds.
Book and edition facts
- Title: In Friendship's Guise
- Author credits: Graydon, William Murray (1864–1946)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Art thefts -- Fiction
- Detective and mystery stories
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- Category: Novels
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