The Marble Sphinx (1907)

The Marble Sphinx is a novel written by John Lucas and first published in 1907. Set in the early 20th century, the story follows the life of a young artist named Richard Greville who is struggling to make a name for himself in the competitive art world of London. One day, he receives a commission to create a marble statue of a sphinx for a wealthy collector named Lord Delahaye. As Richard works on the statue, he becomes increasingly obsessed with the mysterious and alluring figure he is sculpting. At the same time, he becomes entangled in a web of deceit and betrayal as he discovers that Lord Delahaye is not who he seems to be. The novel explores themes of art, love, and the corrupting influence of wealth and power. With its vivid descriptions of the art world and the characters that inhabit it, The Marble Sphinx is a captivating read that will leave readers pondering the nature of beauty 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.