Tapestry (1887)

Tapestry is a novel written by Alfred de Champeaux and first published in 1887. The book tells the story of a young French artist named Maurice Delarey who falls in love with a beautiful woman named Louise de Vauvert. However, Louise is already engaged to another man, and Maurice is forced to watch from afar as their relationship develops.As Maurice struggles with his unrequited love, he becomes involved with a group of artists and intellectuals who gather at the home of a wealthy patron named Madame de Saint-Maurice. These gatherings provide a backdrop for discussions on art, literature, and politics, and Maurice finds himself drawn into the group's debates and discussions.Despite his growing involvement with the artistic community, Maurice cannot forget Louise, and he continues to pine for her even as he tries to move on with his life. Meanwhile, Louise's engagement to her fianc����� becomes increasingly strained, and she finds herself drawn to Maurice's artistic passion and sensitivity.As the novel unfolds, Maurice and Louise's lives become increasingly intertwined, and they must confront the difficult choices that lie ahead. With its richly drawn characters and vivid descriptions of 19th-century France, Tapestry is a compelling portrait of love, art, and the human condition.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.