Grey Roses

"Grey Roses" by Henry Harland is a story set in the Latin Quarter of Paris, about Nina Childe, the daughter of a bohemian artist, as she grows through life and love. The story begins with a man waking up in Paris, and he remembers staying at Nina's home. He thinks about Nina's father, Alfred Childe, who was known by many for being artistic. As he thinks about his surrounding and his opinions, he thinks about Nina's journey through life, from being carefree to being a mother. Themes of memory, loss, relationships, and the influences of family are emphasized in this story.