Veneer is a novel about a young man named John Arthur Barry, who is struggling to make sense of his life. He is a college dropout, living in a small town in the Midwest, and he is trying to figure out what he wants to do with his life. He is also dealing with the death of his father, and the guilt he feels for not being able to save him. John's life is further complicated when he meets a mysterious woman named Veneer. She is a mysterious figure who seems to have a connection to John's past, and she helps him to uncover the truth about his father's death. As John begins to unravel the secrets of his past, he discovers a world of secrets and lies that he never knew existed. Veneer is a story of self-discovery and redemption, as John learns to accept his past and move forward with his life. It is a story of hope and courage, as John learns to trust himself and the people around him. It is a story of love and loss, as John learns to open his heart and find the courage to love again.
By John Arthur Barry · First published 1902 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Drama, Romance