The Duke's Portrait

The story revolves around Charles Goodgame, a portrait painter infatuated with his stepsister, Polly Capstan. When Polly invites him to paint the Duke of Burfaughtonleigh, he discovers her hidden agenda—a clever scheme designed to make them both wealthy. Set against the backdrop of a decaying stately home in Gloucestershire, the narrative explores themes of ambition, love, and the complexities of familial relationships.