Publisher's Synopsis
In The Quarter is a novel written by Robert W. Chambers. The story is set in the French Quarter of New Orleans in the late 19th century, and follows the life of a young artist named John Gray. Gray is a struggling artist who is trying to make a name for himself in the art world, but he is constantly hindered by his lack of money and the distractions of the Quarter.As Gray navigates his way through the Quarter, he meets a variety of characters, including a group of bohemian artists, a wealthy socialite, and a mysterious woman who captures his heart. Along the way, Gray must confront his own inner demons and come to terms with his place in the world.The novel is known for its vivid descriptions of New Orleans and its unique culture, as well as its exploration of themes such as love, art, and the struggle for identity. Overall, In The Quarter is a compelling and engaging read that offers a glimpse into a bygone era and the lives of those who inhabited it.Rex concealed a frown in the ample folds of the towel. It crossed his mind that the colonel might better have stayed and taken care of his own daughter. If he, Rex, had had a sister, would he have liked her to be on a Bavarian mountaintop in a company composed of a gamekeeper, the manager of a Paris theater and his wife, and a young person who was about to make her debut in opera-bouffe, and to have no better guardian than a roving young art student? Rex felt his unfitness for the post with a pang of compunction. Meantime he rubbed his head, and Monsieur Bordier talked tranquilly on. But between vexation and friction Gethryn lost the thread of Monsieur's remarks for a while.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.