Böcker av Robert Hichens

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The Folly of Eustace: Eustace Lane decided at any early age to don the mask of the clown. People began to take notice, calling him a whimsical, irresponsible creature. He reveled in surprise parties and practical jokes, in being silly in unexpected way. Then he fell in love with Winifred Ames, and she with him. But was she in love with the mask... or the man underneath?The Last Time: While on the train to Calais, Strickland is seated in front of woman who momentarily breaks down in extreme anguish. Embarrassed, he says nothing. But they meet again. And this time Mrs. Armitage explains the tragedy of her life, and her deepest regret.The Letter: Everyone was surprised when Lena Wareham accepted Eustace Henley's proposal of marriage. Lena is somewhat surprised herself. Then the letter arrives. Eustace has put his true thoughts about Lena in a letter to the woman he really loves, then mistakenly mails it to Lena. Should she let him know she received it, or accept a seemingly loveless marriage?Enter the compelling world of Robert Hichens. These stories and six more tales of human folly and foibles await you.

The Black Spaniel: Luttrell introduces his two good friends, and assumes they too will become friends. Deeming is a successful London doctor, and Vernon a rich man interested in the arts. But for some reason, Vernon, an animal lover, takes an immediate dislike to the pragmatically cruel Deeming. When Vernon discovers that Deeming owns a black spaniel, the dog becomes a focal point in the enmity between the two men.The Hindu: John Latimer is a practical man. But when he suspects his wife with having an affair with a Hindu gentleman-now deceased-he agrees to a séance. He calls the Hindu to him to exact revenge. But his plan has an unfortunate result, for now the spirit of the Hindu follows him everywhere, its evil casting a pall over his life.Sea Change: The Reverend Uniacke welcomes painter Sir Graham into his island home. The older man is not well. He is being consumed by melancholy at having caused his young London model to run away. The painter had filled the city boy's head full of the sea in order to create his art, and in the end, the romance of the sea had consumed him. But the lad's fate is known all too well to the reverend...Enter the mysterious realm of Robert Hichens. These stories and four more tales of unease await you.

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A Spirit In Prison is a fictional novel written by an English Writer Robert Hichens. The book is a classic collection of his thoughts compiled in a single draft and offered at an affordable price for the readers. The book contains some chapters which are interesting and amazing while others create panic and thrill among the readers. The protagonist character is so indulging that readers are carried away. The plot has so many twists and turns that it can engage a reader. A Spirit In Prison is a masterpiece that takes the reader through a roller-coaster of emotions and unlike other novels, makes no qualms in showing tragedy in its color and sprit.

The Prophet of Berkeley Square is a novel written by Robert Hichens. The story is set in the early 20th century and follows the life of a man named Henry, who becomes a spiritual teacher and prophet in the heart of London. Henry is a wealthy and successful businessman who has a sudden spiritual awakening while walking through Berkeley Square. He begins to see the world in a new way and feels a calling to share his spiritual insights with others. He starts giving public talks and soon attracts a devoted following of followers who are drawn to his wisdom and charisma. Despite facing criticism and ridicule from the skeptical public, Henry continues to spread his message of love and spiritual awakening. He encounters various characters, including a wealthy woman who becomes his disciple and a skeptical journalist who is initially dismissive of him but eventually becomes a believer. As Henry becomes more famous and influential, he also becomes the target of those who see him as a threat to their own interests. The novel explores themes of spirituality, love, and the conflict between materialism and higher consciousness. Overall, The Prophet of Berkeley Square is a thought-provoking novel that explores the search for meaning and purpose in life, as well as the challenges faced by those who seek to bring spiritual enlightenment to the world.

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She laughed gently, standing quite still. Her dress and her gloves were white, but she had on a small black hat, very French, and at the back of her hair there was a broad black ribbon tied in a big bow. This ribbon marked her exact age clearly, he thought."This is a new frock, and my very smartest," she said; "and you dared to abuse Paris!""Being a man. I must retract now. You are right, we cannot do without it. But-have you an umbrella?""An umbrella?"She moved and laughed again, much more gayly."I am serious. Come here and look at Ischia."She went with him quickly to the window."That blackness does look wicked. But it's a long way off."-from Chapter XIIOne of the most popular fiction writers of the early 20th century, Robert Hichens was beloved for the enchanting romance of his prose. In this 1907 novel, he graces us with a tale of heartache and heartbreak in sunny Naples, wrapping the yearning desires of men and women in the breathless beauty of the Italian seaside. Distinctly modern while also charmingly nostalgic, this transporting novel continues to thrill readers today.Also available from Cosimo Classics: Hichens' The Spell of EgyptOF INTEREST TO: readers of early-20th-century fiction, fans of romance novels, armchair travelersBritish novelist ROBERT SMYTHE HICHENS (1864-1950) also wrote The Garden of Allah, The Lady Who Lied, and The Paradine Case.

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