Old Blackfriars is a historical novel set in the 17th century, during the time of the famous Flemish artist Anthony Van Dyck. The story follows the lives of a group of characters who live in and around the Blackfriars area of London, including artists, writers, and members of the aristocracy. The main character is a young artist named Philip, who is trying to make a name for himself in the competitive world of art. Along the way, he meets and falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Margaret, who is the daughter of a wealthy merchant. The novel explores themes of love, ambition, and the struggle for artistic recognition in a time when the art world was dominated by the likes of Van Dyck. The author, Beatrice Marshall, was a prolific writer of historical fiction in the early 20th century, and her vivid descriptions of life in 17th century London make this book a fascinating read for anyone interested in history, art, or romance.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.