The Velvet Black (1921)

The Velvet Black is a novel written by Richard Washburn Child and published in 1921. It tells the story of a young man named John Harrow who is struggling to find his place in the world. Harrow is a talented artist who is haunted by his past and feels disconnected from society. He becomes involved with a group of bohemian artists who introduce him to a world of decadence and excess. As Harrow becomes more involved with this group, he begins to lose touch with reality and his own sense of morality. He becomes infatuated with a woman named Felice, who is a member of the group and is known for her beauty and promiscuity. Harrow becomes obsessed with Felice and begins to spiral out of control.The novel explores themes of art, love, and the search for identity. It also delves into the darker side of human nature and the consequences of giving in to one's desires. The Velvet Black is a haunting and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the world of bohemian artists in the early 20th century.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.