The Carved Cartoon: A Picture Of The Past (1896)

by Austin Clare

Book Overview

The Carved Cartoon: A Picture Of The Past is a historical novel written by Austin Clare and published in 1896. The story is set in the mid-19th century and revolves around the lives of a group of artists and writers in London. The main character, Richard Redgrave, is a struggling artist who becomes involved in a mystery surrounding a carved cartoon. The cartoon is a satirical representation of a group of politicians, and its discovery sets off a chain of events that leads to murder, blackmail, and political intrigue.As Richard delves deeper into the mystery, he becomes entangled with a group of radicals who are plotting to overthrow the government. He also falls in love with the daughter of one of the politicians depicted in the cartoon, adding a romantic element to the story.The Carved Cartoon: A Picture Of The Past is a richly detailed and atmospheric novel that vividly portrays life in Victorian London. It explores themes of art, politics, love, and betrayal, and provides a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era. Clare's writing is engaging and evocative, and his characters are well-drawn and memorable. Overall, this is a compelling and entertaining read for anyone interested in historical fiction.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166988678
• ISBN13: 9781166988678
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 282 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"