In the title story a painter is visited by Major and Mrs. Monarch, a perfectly bred couple who have lost their money and offer to pose for his illustrations of high society, with results neither side expects. Four more tales follow: Sir Dominick Ferrand, Nona Vincent, The Chaperon and Greville Fane, studies of art, ambition and London manners.
James at his wittiest on the gap between appearance and art, for readers who like their short fiction subtle. Download the free EPUB.