Robert Hichens

Snake-Bite and Other Mystery Tales of the Sahara

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Produktbeschreibung

Snake-Bite: Pierpont, a wealthy American, plans to caravan down to Tombouktou, and he wants Fay and her husband Alan to join him. Alan is an English doctor, living in Northern Africa for his health, and Pierpont is willing to pay any amount for him to accompany him on his months' long journey. What Pierpont really wants is for Fay to join him. What Fay wants is another matter entirely. The Nomad: Madame Lemaire had been a lively, coquettish girl in her youth. She had been Marie Bretelle of Marseille! Then she met a handsome acrobat. After his accident, they bought a small inn on the edge of the Sahara-where her husband now drinks absinthe, and nothing ever happens. Sometimes Marie thinks she will go mad. Yes, if the Devil himself came along the road and asked her to go, she'd go... she certainly would. The Charmer of Snakes: Renfrew idolizes Claire, the world famous stage actress. He has been asking her to marry him for so long, that he is stunned when one night she agrees-but only if he will take her away! She is sick of the stage. Now they are living in pitched tents in Northern Africa. Renfrew is happy just being with Claire, but Claire is prey to a different calling. When the snake charmer comes to town, she finally finds the stage she was born to. An Echo in Egypt: When Belliers meets Mademoiselle Leroux and her young companion, Lady Betty-fellow-travelers in Egypt-he notices that the younger one seems to echo all the feelings and attitudes of the older woman. So when he falls in love with Lady Betty, he decides upon an experiment to see if he can get Lady Betty to reciprocate his feeling by making her companion fall in love with him first. It is an experiment with unwanted consequences. Enter the mysterious realm of Robert Hichens. These stories and eight more tales of mystery, intrigue and the unexpected-set in the by-gone world of Northern Africa-await you...

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Stark House Press
• Seitenzahl: 248
• Erscheinungstermin: 16. Dezember 2022
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 14mm
• Gewicht: 317g
• ISBN-13: 9798886010046
• Artikelnr.: 66872818

Autorenporträt

Robert Hichens (1864-1950) was a versatile British author and journalist, best known for his work in the Gothic and supernatural fiction genres. Born in Speldhurst, Kent, Hichens initially studied music before turning to writing, a field where he would leave a lasting mark. He gained early fame with his novel "The Green Carnation" (1894), a satire that drew attention for its thinly veiled portrayal of prominent figures in British society. Hichens's literary career spanned several decades, during which he explored a variety of themes, but he is particularly remembered for his contributions to supernatural and horror fiction. His works often delve into psychological drama, blending the eerie and the mysterious with profound character studies. "The Return of the Soul," one of his notable works, exemplifies his skill in creating atmospheric and suspenseful narratives that engage readers on multiple levels. Aside from his fiction, Hichens was also a successful journalist, traveling extensively and drawing upon his experiences in his writing. His ability to capture the uncanny and the supernatural, while also providing deep psychological insight, has secured his place as a significant figure in British literature, particularly within the Gothic and horror traditions.