The Upper Room (1898)

The Upper Room is a novel written by John Watson and first published in 1898. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of a young man named Robert Fraser. Robert is a struggling artist who is trying to make a name for himself in the art world. He is also deeply in love with a woman named Alice, but she is engaged to another man.The novel takes place over the course of several years and follows Robert as he navigates his way through the ups and downs of his life. Along the way, he meets a variety of interesting characters, including a wealthy businessman, a famous artist, and a group of bohemian artists who live in a communal house.As Robert tries to make a name for himself in the art world, he also struggles with his feelings for Alice and his desire to be true to his own artistic vision. Along the way, he faces a number of challenges and setbacks, but ultimately finds his way to success and happiness.The Upper Room is a beautifully written novel that explores themes of love, art, and the struggle for self-expression. It is a timeless story that continues to resonate with readers today.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.