Robert Herrick
Robert Welch Herrick was a novelist who was part of a new generation of American realists. His novels deal with the turbulence of industrialized society and the turmoil it can create in sensitive, isolated people. He was also briefly acting-Governor of the United States Virgin Islands in 1935.
The gospel of freedom
In late 19th-century Paris, a struggling artist faces the challenge of balancing his creative vision with the expectations of society as he seeks both recognition and artistic integrity.
By Robert Herrick
Their Child
A family's world unravels as they confront their young son's disturbing behavior and the chilling possibility that violence runs in his blood.
By Robert Herrick
The Man Who Wins
Amidst familial decay and societal expectations, witness a family's downfall as one man's choices threaten to destroy everything they hold dear.
By Robert Herrick
Literary Love-Letters and Other Stories
Through heartfelt letters, people from the past search for love and truth, revealing all the beautiful and painful parts of being human.
By Robert Herrick
His Great Adventure
A down-on-his-luck writer's decision to help a stranger sends him hurtling into a world of secrets and dangerous choices that could alter his destiny.
By Robert Herrick
The Memoirs of an American Citizen
In a bustling turn-of-the-century Chicago, a young man fights to overcome poverty and prejudice as he strives to build a new life for himself.
By Robert Herrick
One Woman's Life
In a world of societal expectations, a young woman fights, loves, and seeks a life beyond her humble beginnings.
By Robert Herrick
The Web of Life
Amidst a life-or-death surgery, a troubled marriage faces its reckoning, forcing a woman to confront her conflicting desires.
By Robert Herrick
Clark's Field
Childhood haunts give way to city concrete, revealing the past and the mystery of lost innocence.
By Robert Herrick
The World Decision
Witness a nation's soul-searching journey as it navigates secret alliances, public outcry, and the call of duty, leading to a monumental decision that would redefine its place in the world.
By Robert Herrick
Together
Amidst wedding vows and celebratory gatherings, a bride questions her future, contemplating love, fidelity, and the unknown challenges that lie ahead.
By Robert Herrick
The Conscript Mother
A mother's world is torn apart as her son is thrust into the heart of World War I, forcing her to grapple with fear, hope, and the devastating realities of war.
By Robert Herrick
The Master of the Inn
At an old inn, troubled men encounter something of themselves as they bond over healing, friendship, and the search for inner peace.
By Robert Herrick
The Common Lot
At a funeral, a nephew's world is flipped upside down when he discovers his rich uncle's fortune will go to charity, forcing him to rethink his life in a world of money and power.
By Robert Herrick