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Gold and Dross is a novel written by Edward Garrett and published in 1878. The story is set in London during the 19th century and follows the life of a young man named Arthur Armitage. Arthur is a talented artist who is struggling to make a living. He is also in love with a woman named Edith, but their relationship is complicated by their different social backgrounds.As Arthur tries to establish himself as an artist, he meets a wealthy man named Mr. Carrington who offers him financial support in exchange for his artistic services. Arthur is initially grateful for the opportunity, but he soon realizes that Mr. Carrington is not what he seems. Mr. Carrington is involved in shady business dealings and has a dark past that threatens to destroy Arthur’s reputation.As Arthur tries to extricate himself from Mr. Carrington’s influence, he must also navigate his relationship with Edith and the expectations of his family. The novel explores themes of love, ambition, and the corrupting influence of wealth and power.Overall, Gold and Dross is a compelling Victorian-era novel that offers a vivid portrait of London society and the challenges faced by young artists trying to make their way in the world.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.
