A Dream Of Blue Roses (1912)

By Hubert Barclay

Book Overview

A Dream of Blue Roses is a novel written by Mrs. Hubert Barclay and published in 1912. The story revolves around two main characters, a young artist named David Webster and a wealthy woman named Lady Joan. David is a struggling artist who is passionate about his work but lacks the financial means to support himself. Lady Joan is a wealthy widow who becomes fascinated with David's art and offers to sponsor him. As David and Lady Joan spend more time together, they develop a deep and complicated relationship. Lady Joan is drawn to David's artistic talent and his passion for life, while David is attracted to Lady Joan's wealth and social status. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Lady Joan is still grieving the loss of her husband and is unsure if she is ready to move on. The novel explores themes of love, loss, and the pursuit of artistic passion. It also delves into the complexities of relationships between people from different social classes. Throughout the story, David and Lady Joan's relationship is tested by various obstacles, including jealousy, societal expectations, and personal struggles. Overall, A Dream of Blue Roses is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of two complex and fascinating characters. It is a timeless story that continues to resonate with readers today.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164525263
• ISBN13: 9781164525264
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 350 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"