The Art of Disappearing
The Art of Disappearing is a 1902 novel by John Talbot Smith, a Catholic priest and writer from New York. Horace Endicott, the heir of an old family, is happily married until a shocking discovery wrecks his life. With the help of a priest he vanishes from his own world and takes a new name, Arthur Dillon, living as the son of an Irish-American widow. His new identity draws him into New York politics, Irish nationalist plotting and a string of intrigues in which old enemies reappear. The book mixes melodrama, satire of society and politics, and a serious interest in conscience and faith. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about The Art of Disappearing
The Art of Disappearing by John Talbot Smith can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read The Art of Disappearing online?
Yes. The Art of Disappearing opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is The Art of Disappearing free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of The Art of Disappearing is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is The Art of Disappearing in the public domain?
Yes. The Art of Disappearing by John Talbot Smith is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read The Art of Disappearing?
About 9 h 01 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is The Art of Disappearing?
The Art of Disappearing by John Talbot Smith is filed under "Fiction" in the Vinteuil library.
