Robert Hichens
Robert Smythe Hichens was an English journalist, novelist, music lyricist, short story writer, music critic and collaborated on successful plays. He is best remembered as a satirist of the "Naughty Nineties".
The Dweller on the Threshold
When a troubled clergyman encounters a woman interested in psychic phenomena, their meeting sets off a chain of events that explores the battle between faith and the unknown.
By Robert Hichens
The Londoners : $b an absurdity
In a world of rigid social expectations, two women wrestle with the absurdity of high society as they search for acceptance and true meaning in their gilded, yet stifling, lives.
By Robert Hichens
The Mission Of Mr. Eustace Greyne 1905
A sheltered man journeys to a foreign land, at the request of his wife, to uncover the depths of human sin, but only finds comical chaos instead.
By Robert Hichens
The Green Carnation
In a world of beauty and scandal, a young, vain lord navigates high society, questioning morals and artistic expression.
By Robert Hichens
The Garden of Allah
Seeking solace from a complicated past, a woman ventures into the heart of the Sahara Desert, where she grapples with love, faith, and the search for her true self.
By Robert Hichens
The Near East: Dalmatia, Greece and Constantinople
Embark on a historical journey through stunning landscapes, ancient fortresses and the rich cultures of Dalmatia, Greece, and Constantinople.
By Robert Hichens
The Return Of The Soul 1896
A man's past cruelty comes back to haunt him when he believes his wife’s body is possessed by the soul of a cat he once killed.
By Robert Hichens
Bye-Ways
Amidst the exotic backdrop of a Moroccan honeymoon, a husband's protective instincts are tested as his actress wife becomes entangled with a mysterious snake charmer, blurring the lines between performance and reality.
By Robert Hichens
The Spinster 1905
In a world of hidden affairs and societal expectations, a woman's death reveals secrets that shatter a marriage and uncover a hidden act of protection.
By Robert Hichens
The Desert Drum 1905
** In the desolate Sahara, a journey turns ominous when a prisoner’s escape after a murder intertwines fatal destiny with eerie desert sounds.
By Robert Hichens
The Woman with the Fan
In a world of high society, a beautiful woman's allure sparks jealousy, unearths hidden desires, and questions the true value of beauty.
By Robert Hichens
December Love
A Foreign Office man becomes entangled with a former socialite and attempts to uncover the mysteries of her life.
By Robert Hichens
Desert Air 1905
In the heart of the Sahara, a man's journey turns deadly as the desert air awakens a darkness within him, ending in tragedy.
By Robert Hichens
Halima And The Scorpions 1905
In the heart of the desert, a dancer's faith in a charmed object ignites both adoration and deadly rivalry, testing the strength of her beliefs.
By Robert Hichens
Egypt and Its Monuments
Journey to ancient Egypt, where timeless monuments whisper tales of a storied past, beckoning travelers to discover their enduring mysteries.
By Robert Hichens
A Spirit in Prison
In a sun-soaked Italian landscape, a young woman yearns for liberation, finding an unlikely connection with a carefree diver.
By Robert Hichens
The Collaborators 1896
Two journalists find their collaborative writing project spiraling into a dark tale of obsession and addiction, mirroring their own unraveling lives.
By Robert Hichens
The Folly Of Eustace 1896
To gain adoration, a young man crafts a comical persona, only to discover the heartbreaking cost of sacrificing authenticity and true connection.
By Robert Hichens
"Fin Tireur" 1905
In the heart of the unforgiving Sahara, a lonely innkeeper's tragic past comes to light as he recounts the heartbreaking loss of his wife and child.
By Robert Hichens
Flames
In a world of temptation, a pure soul and his counterpart engage in an experiment to exchange souls.
By Robert Hichens