Harlequinade: A Novel (1920)

By Holloway Horn

Book Overview

Harlequinade: A Novel is a work of fiction written by Holloway Horn and originally published in 1920. The novel is set in the early 20th century and follows the story of a young woman named Harriet, who is struggling to find her place in the world. Harriet is a talented artist, but she is also the daughter of a wealthy family that expects her to marry well and conform to societal norms.As Harriet navigates her way through London's upper-class society, she meets a variety of characters, including a group of artists and bohemians who challenge her to break free from her family's expectations. Along the way, Harriet falls in love with a young man named Jack, who shares her passion for art and encourages her to pursue her dreams.However, Harriet's happiness is threatened by the arrival of a mysterious stranger who seems to have a connection to her past. As she tries to unravel the secrets of her family's history, Harriet must also confront the realities of her own identity and decide whether to follow her heart or conform to the expectations of those around her.Harlequinade: A Novel is a compelling tale of love, art, and identity set against the backdrop of early 20th century London. With vivid descriptions and well-drawn characters, Horn's novel explores themes that are still relevant today, including the struggle to find one's place in the world and the tension between individuality and conformity.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: 1164665332
• ISBN13: 9781164665335
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"