"Fin Tireur" / 1905

Name: "Fin Tireur" / 1905
Author: Robert Hichens

By Robert Hichens

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A traveler crossing the Sahara seeks shelter at a remote desert inn and meets its solitary French keeper, who recounts leaving the Midi for North Africa, marrying Marie, working in Algiers, and moving to a café near Beni-Mora where their child was born. The innkeeper describes the child’s death and burial in the sand behind the inn, his decision to remain to tend the grave and buy the surrounding palms, and his growing mistrust and resentment of the local Arabs, while hinting that his nickname stems from a dark secret he is unwilling to fully disclose.

About the Author

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.