False Dawn

by Edith Wharton

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Overview

In the 1840s, Lewis Raycie's domineering father sends him to Europe to buy art. When he selects Italian primitives, not yet recognized as masterpieces, his appalled father disinherits him, only to discover, too late, the wisdom of his son's intuition.

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Book details & editions

ISBN	9997519388
Publisher	Appleton and Company
Publication date	June 1924
Language	English
Pages	143 pages

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About the Author

Edith Wharton

Known for writing in a clear, engaging, and easy-to-follow style. The work feels natural and flows smoothly, making it enjoyable from beginning to end.