She was sitting with George Bromley at the second little table near the door. A row of palms in tubs iormed a sort of barrier so that he got a glimpse of this comer of the room only by merest accident. He had not been looking for her, nor for any one else for that matter, though his mind had been full of her the whole evening ever since Jerry Hutton had mentioned her name. There had been something almost sinister in Jerry svoice. He Rcalled now his sudden trembling emptiness when Jerry had said: Peter, isnt your wife seeing a little too much of Bromley? It was the way that Jerry had said it that had made it so. Nina had known Bromley for years. If they had not been diildren together, at least they had attended their first dances t(;ether. It was perfectly natural they should go on seeing one another. Marriage hadnt cut him off at least Nina had never demanded that; and Nina had her rights too. Bromley was a good sort after all, though you might not entirely approve his way of living. Surely there was safeguard besides in their long-standing intimacy. Nina might have married Bromley but here she was his wife these last eight months. She had expressed her preference. And Nina knew what she wanted. High-handed spoiled Nina, she had a mind of her own. She Was steady and safe. So he had reasoned with himself on his walk up from Jerry Hutton sstudio. He took Fifth A venue, starting from the A rch. It wasM ay. Spring had come early.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book follows the journey of Peter Middleton, a promising young artist grappling with societal expectations, his marriage to Nina, and the complexities of his creative pursuit within the bustling art scene of early 20th-century Paris. Through Peter's experiences, the author explores themes of personal identity, the search for fulfillment, and the tension between art and commerce. The book offers a vivid portrayal of the bohemian lifestyle and artistic circles that defined the era. Its insights into the creative process and the sacrifices artists make to stay true to their vision reveal a profound understanding of the human condition and the relentless quest for self-expression. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330209882_0
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