Lucian the dreamer

"Lucian the Dreamer" by J. S. Fletcher is a story about a boy named Lucian, a dreamer, who finds himself living in the English countryside with his aunt and uncle after arriving at a small railway station and being greeted by Mr. Pepperdine. The book is set in a time reminiscent of the post-Boer War era, where Lucian, observant and thoughtful, explores the world around him, especially his new home in the village of Wellsby, and the warmth he feels from the people he meets, like his relatives and Mrs. Trippett bringing out the feel of rural life. The book follows Lucian's adventures in love and art, and how he grows as a person through his experiences in the quiet, beautiful land, that displays themes of youth, art, and family ties.