Love and Lucy

Name: Love and Lucy
Author: Maurice Hewlett

By Maurice Hewlett

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The novel traces the emotional lives of a middle-aged married couple and their circle, focusing on Lucy's delicate longings and her husband James's guarded interiority. Through dinners, visits, country jaunts, and the arrival of friends such as Urquhart and Francis Lingen, the narrative contrasts public propriety with private passion, showing how small gestures, absences, and misread intentions strain relationships. Episodes build to a consequential departure and a later catastrophe that forces reckonings among the characters, and the work closes by attending to the consequences for love, patience, and self-revelation.

About the Author

Maurice Hewlett

Maurice Hewlett was an English novelist and poet known for his vivid storytelling and exploration of historical themes. His works often reflect a deep appreciation for nature and the human experience, as seen in his notable book "Earthwork out of Tuscany," which combines impressions and translations inspired by the Italian landscape. Hewlett's literary contributions also include novels such as "Frey and His Wife" and "Gudrid the Fair: A Tale of the Discovery of America," showcasing his versatility across genres. His writing is characterized by a lyrical style and a keen sense of place, making him a significant figure in early 20th-century literature.