Gold of Pleasure (1891)

Gold of Pleasure is a novel written by George Parsons Lathrop in 1891. The story is set in the late 19th century and revolves around the life of a young man named Walter Page. Walter is a struggling artist who is trying to make a name for himself in the art world. He is also in love with a beautiful woman named Alice, but she is engaged to another man.Walter's luck changes when he inherits a large sum of money from his grandfather. With this newfound wealth, he is able to travel to Europe and pursue his passion for art. He meets many influential people in the art world and becomes successful as an artist.However, Walter's success comes at a cost. He becomes obsessed with his art and neglects his relationships with the people around him, including Alice. He also becomes involved in a dangerous love triangle with two other women, which threatens to destroy his reputation and his career.As the story unfolds, Walter must confront the consequences of his actions and decide what is truly important in life. Gold of Pleasure is a gripping tale of love, ambition, and the pursuit of happiness in the face of adversity.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.