
By Robert Hichens
DECEMBER LOVE - By Robert Hichens
PART ONE
CHAPTER I
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER III
CHAPTER IV
CHAPTER V
CHAPTER VI
PART TWO
Alick Craven, a seasoned Foreign Office official, drifts through London’s clubland with a quiet, indifferent air, while his longtime companion, the ever‑curious Francis Braybrooke, thrives on the pulse of society. Their conversation turns to the enigmatic Lady Adela Sellingworth, a celebrated beauty of the Edwardian era whose sudden withdrawal from the social stage has become the whispered subject of gossip. Braybrooke’s recollection of a scandalous theft in Paris—a loss of jewels worth a fortune—adds a layer of intrigue that the seasoned diplomat can’t ignore.
Drawn into the mystery, Craven finds himself questioning the hidden motives that might drive a woman of such stature to abandon the limelight. As the pair navigates London’s layered circles, the story unfurls a portrait of vanity, reputation, and the silent bargains that shape high society. Listeners are invited to join a thoughtful, slightly cynical exploration of a world where every polished façade harbours a secret waiting to surface.
Language
en
Duration
~17 hours (1033K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Dagny; John Bickers; David Widger
Release date
2006-04-22
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1864–1950
A bestselling English novelist of the late Victorian and Edwardian years, he moved easily between satire, romance, mystery, and the supernatural. Best remembered for The Green Carnation and The Garden of Allah, he wrote with a sharp social eye and a flair for atmosphere.
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