Henry James 
Real Thing and Other Tales 

The Real Thing, a tale of an artist and his models, a husband and wife in impoverished conditions willing to do anything to earn their keep; "Sir Dominick Ferrand, " in which struggling author Peter Baron’s discovery of the secret letters of Dominick Ferrand changes his life; "Nona Vincent" — playwright Allan Wayworth struggles to write something meaningful for the popular stage; and "Greville Fane, " in which the narrator is called upon to interview a dying author, known for her sensational and passionate novels. Also included is "The Chaperon." (Amazon)