Description

December Love is a novel written by Robert Hichens, which was first published in 1926. The story revolves around a young woman named Lady Barbara Neave, who is married to a wealthy man but is unhappy in her marriage. She meets a young man named Richard Larch, who is a struggling artist, and the two of them fall in love. However, their love is complicated by the fact that Lady Barbara is already married and by the social norms of the time.As Lady Barbara and Richard's relationship deepens, they must navigate the challenges of their forbidden love, including the disapproval of society and the potential consequences of their actions. The novel explores themes of love, passion, and societal expectations, as well as the complexities of relationships and the consequences of following one's heart.Throughout the novel, Hichens uses vivid descriptions of the characters and their surroundings to bring the story to life. The book is set in London during the 1920s, and Hichens captures the essence of the era with his detailed descriptions of the fashions, architecture, and social customs of the time.Overall, December Love is a timeless tale of forbidden love and the struggle to follow one's heart in the face of societal pressure. It is a beautifully written novel that will captivate readers with its vivid characters, rich setting, and compelling storyline.""She must have! And you say to yourself, 'C'est fini!' and you throw up the sponge. No more struggles for you! From one day to another you become an old woman. I think I shall do as Lady Sellingworth has done.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.