James Holmes And John Varley (1894)

""James Holmes and John Varley"" is a novel written by Alfred Thomas Story and published in 1894. The book tells the story of two friends, James Holmes and John Varley, who are both artists living in London during the 19th century. The novel explores their friendship, their artistic pursuits, and their relationships with the women in their lives.James Holmes is a successful painter who is known for his portraits of society women. He is married to a woman named Mary, who is unhappy with their marriage and begins an affair with John Varley. John, on the other hand, is a struggling artist who is infatuated with a woman named Ann, who is engaged to another man.As the story unfolds, the relationships between the characters become increasingly complicated. James discovers his wife's affair with John and confronts him, leading to a dramatic confrontation. Meanwhile, John's obsession with Ann leads him down a dangerous path, and he begins to spiral out of control.Throughout the novel, Story explores themes of love, jealousy, and the pursuit of artistic excellence. The book provides a vivid depiction of life in 19th century London, and the struggles faced by artists trying to make a name for themselves. Overall, ""James Holmes and John Varley"" is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of art and society during the Victorian era.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.