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Beggars on Horseback

by F. Tennyson Jesse

In the vibrant world of bohemian artists and the elite upper class of early 20th-century society, "Beggars on Horseback" by F. Tennyson Jesse unfolds a tale of artistic passion versus societal expectations. Meet Derek Loder, a gifted artist torn between his desire for artistic authenticity and the seductive allure of financial security. As he grapples with this dilemma, the narrative weaves through the complexities of his life, exploring the relentless pursuit of success in the world of art while battling the pressures to conform to a materialistic world.

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English

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English

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1915

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F. Tennyson Jesse

United Kingdom

Fryniwyd Tennyson Jesse Harwood was an English criminologist, journalist and author (she also wrote as Wynifried Margaret Tennyson). Fryniwyd was the second of three daughters of the Reverend Eustace...

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