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A Face Illumined (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Roe, Edward Payson

 
9781440098727: A Face Illumined (Classic Reprint)

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A portrait of ambition, romance, and social expectation in a world where art and duty collide.

In this volume, a gifted young artist named Harold Van Berg navigates talent, taste, and the pressure of a prosperous, judgmental society. His friend Ik Stanton and Ida, a captivating but troubled young woman, move through rooms of drawing rooms, studios, and concert halls where appearances often mask deeper struggles. As relationships strain and loyalties shift, the story examines how faith, friendship, and personal choice shape a life under watchful eyes.

The narrative weaves together art, romance, and moral testing, showing how characters grapple with love, pride, and the hope of redemption. Rich dialogue and vivid settings pull readers into a era where every gesture can carry social weight and every decision can alter a future.
What you’ll experience:
  • A vivid exploration of an artist’s craft, vision, and the demand to translate inner truth onto canvas.
  • Complex relationships shaped by class, family expectations, and personal integrity.
  • Moments of crisis, courage, and quiet faith that steer characters toward growth.
  • A window into social life, music, and the values that define a young generation.
Ideal for readers who enjoy classic American fiction with strong character voices, moral tension, and portraits of art, love, and faith.

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