Pictures Of Silver (1886)

Pictures Of Silver is a novel written by Elizabeth Hope, first published in 1886. The story follows the life of a young woman named Lucy who is orphaned at a young age and sent to live with her aunt and uncle in the English countryside. Lucy is a talented artist and finds solace in her art, particularly in painting pictures of silver, which she believes hold a special power.As Lucy grows up, she falls in love with her cousin, Arthur, who is engaged to another woman. Despite her feelings for Arthur, Lucy remains devoted to her art and continues to paint pictures of silver. When her aunt dies and her uncle remarries, Lucy is sent away to live with a wealthy family in London. There, she meets a young man named George who shares her love of art and becomes her friend and confidant.As Lucy navigates the complexities of love and family, she discovers the true power of her art and the importance of following her dreams. Pictures Of Silver is a touching and beautifully written novel about love, loss, and the transformative power of art.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.