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Jane Holland drifts through a glittering but weary social scene, where portraits and reputations loom larger than the people they depict. A solemn painting by the self‑absorbed artist Gisborne defines how others see her, while her own sharp humor hints at a brighter, more mischievous side. As celebrated guests gather around her, the dinner table becomes a stage for witty barbs and subtle power plays, exposing the absurdities of fame and artistic pretension.
Enter George Tanqueray, a charming yet hesitant figure whose indecision fuels the comedy. When a night at the theatre unravels, Jane’s clever maneuvering forces George to choose between the crowd’s adulation and a quieter intimacy with her. Their banter crackles with irony, offering a lively portrait of love, ego, and the thin line between performance and reality.
Language
en
Duration
~14 hours (845K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
Jul 4, 2008
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1863–1946
A sharp, adventurous voice of early 20th-century fiction, she brought psychology, philosophy, and modern ideas into the English novel. Her work ranges from bestselling fiction to ghost stories, literary criticism, and writing for the suffrage movement.
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