A Portrait In Crimsons is a dramatic novel written by Charles Edward Barns and originally published in 1889. The story centers around a wealthy family living in England during the Victorian era. The patriarch of the family is a successful businessman who has built his fortune through ruthless means. His wife is a socialite who is obsessed with maintaining the family's reputation and status in society. Their children, a son and daughter, are both struggling to find their place in the world and rebel against their parents' expectations. The novel explores themes of power, greed, love, and betrayal as the family's secrets and scandals are exposed. The story is told through a series of dramatic scenes, with vivid descriptions of the characters and their surroundings. The title, A Portrait In Crimsons, refers to a painting that plays a significant role in the story and serves as a symbol for the family's dark secrets. Overall, A Portrait In Crimsons is a gripping and suspenseful novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of the Victorian upper class. It is a must-read for fans of historical fiction, drama, and mystery.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.