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A novel likely written in the early 20th century. The book centers around the character Clementina Wing, a talented but cynical portrait painter in a quiet area of London. The narrative explores themes of artistic ambition, gender roles, and the complexities of relationships through Clementina's interactions, particularly with a young man named Tommy Burgrave and her uncle, Dr. Ephraim Quixtus. At the