Bücher von Robert Hichens

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.

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.

"Bella Donna" is a novel written by Robert Hichens and was published in 1904. The story follows the life of a young and impulsive Englishwoman named Bella Donna, who marries an Egyptologist. Bella Donna accompanies her husband to an archaeological site in Egypt, where she meets an elegant and suave Egyptian man named Mahmoud Baroudi. Bella Donna becomes infatuated with Baroudi and plots to do away with her husband so that she can be with his new love. The novel delves into the psychological and emotional turmoil experienced by Bella Donna as she navigates the dangerous path she has set herself on. How will her husband respond? Will Bella Donna get together with his new love? The author also explores themes of love, betrayal, and cultural differences, highlighting the clash between Western and Eastern values. "Bella Donna" is a captivating and suspenseful novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.

In his narrative "December Love," Robert Hichens tells the story of Alick Craven, a guy who works for the Foreign Office and lives in London with a group of interesting people. He meets Frances Braybrooke one day, a well-connected woman, and they start chatting about friends. Frances recalls a stunning but enigmatic lady by the name of December. She intrigues Alick, who finally runs into her at a party. He and her get along well and fall in love. Alick discovers that December has a tragic background and discovers that she is reluctant to commit to a relationship. Despite the challenges, Alick persists in courting December and finally succeeds. Their joy is short-lived, however, as December sadly passes away as a result of her history. Alick laments her passing and muses on how short life and love are as the narrative comes to a close.

Robert Hichens, an English author, wrote the fictitious book In The Wilderness. The book is a well-known compilation of his ideas that was released at a reasonable price for the readers. Although parts of the book's chapters are fascinating and fantastic, others make readers nervous or tense. Readers get swept up in the indulgence of the main character. The narrative contains so many turns that it may keep a reader interested. The novel In The Wilderness is a masterwork that sends the reader on an emotional roller coaster and, unlike other books, has no qualms about depicting tragedy in all of its glory.

How Love Came to Professor Guildea: Professor Guildea is an extremely unsentimental man-he doesn't need nor want anyone's affection. He has his work, and that is enough. Until one evening when he sees a figure in the park, and crosses the street to investigate. No one is there, and yet Guildea is convinced that someone follows him back into his house... a strange presence with a curious and very irritating attraction to him. A Tribute of Souls: Alistair Ralston, the young Laird of Carlounie, has a feeble soul matched to his pinched and pallid body. But his desires are Gargantuan, as is his hate for those more fortunate. And so one day he takes a book of magical incantations into the woods and makes a pact with the grey traveller: three souls to Satan in exchange for a renewed body. He is brought back to Carlounie in a fever. When he recovers, he is a new man-powerful, driven. It is time to use this power... The Lost Faith: Olivia has known most of her life that she has the power to heal. It all comes down to faith. After she heals young Fernol West-victim of a head injury-her fame spreads to England, where she and Fernol are hosted by the noted eccentric, Lord Sandring. When Olivia meets Sir Hector and is asked to cure his skeptical sister of her blinding headaches, her real test of faith begins.Enter the mysterious realm of Robert Hichens. These three stories and four more weird tales of the unexpected-await you...

Travelogue The Spell of Egypt was published in 1910 by British author Robert Hichens. It was first released in 1908 with the title Egypt and Its Monuments. Egypt served as the scene for numerous of Hichens' novels, which were recognized for their orientalist prose.In the land of the wealth, in the sunshine, in the black vaults, one always seeks the dead in Egypt. The overall impression of Seti's massive temple is that it is white when viewed in the brightest sunlight and against a blindingly blue sky. It's only fitting that a well-known novelist would bring the charm and mystique of Egypt to life. The "drowsily gorgeous" pyramids, the Sphinx's "awful repose," the "silver eddies" of the Nile, the Colossi of Memnon's "immense aspect of patience," the Tombs of the Kings, where a "king's quiet bids you be silent," and other fascinating subjects are all covered in this lovely book. The Garden of Allah, The Lady Who Lied, and The Paradine Case are further works by British author ROBERT SMYTHE HICHENS (1864-1950).

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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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