December Love

Name: December Love
Author: Robert Hichens

By Robert Hichens

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The narrative follows Alick Craven, a Foreign Office official, as his comfortable London life is drawn into a circle of vivid personalities — the urbane Braybrooke, the athletic Lady Sellingworth, and the independent Beryl Van Tuyn. Through social gatherings, chance meetings in city restaurants, and continental reminiscences, interactions and emerging attachments reveal contrasts between convention and daring individuality. Episodes move between drawing-room society, Bohemian nights, and Mediterranean fantasies, tracing shifting loyalties, social maneuvering, and the subtle stirrings of affection amid questions of freedom and reputation.

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Robert Hichens

Robert Hichens was an English author known for his diverse literary contributions, including novels, essays, and travel writing. His works often explore themes of love, morality, and the complexities of human relationships. One of his notable novels, "Bella Donna," delves into the life of a woman torn between passion and societal expectations. Hichens also wrote extensively about Egypt, as seen in his travelogue "Egypt and Its Monuments," which reflects his fascination with the culture and history of the region. With a career spanning several decades, Hichens left a significant mark on early 20th-century literature.