Flames

By Robert Smythe Hichens

Book Overview

Flames is a novel written by Robert Hichens, first published in 1907. The story takes place in Egypt and follows the life of a wealthy Englishman named Maurice Baring. Baring is a talented artist who falls in love with a beautiful and mysterious woman named Ethne Eustace. Despite her reluctance to reveal her past, Baring is determined to win her heart and marry her.However, their relationship is complicated by the arrival of a young Frenchman named Armand Jacotot, who also falls in love with Ethne. As the three of them become entangled in a love triangle, tensions rise and passions flare, leading to a dramatic and tragic conclusion.Flames is a captivating tale of love, desire, and betrayal set against the exotic backdrop of Egypt. Hichens' vivid descriptions of the landscape and culture of Egypt add depth and richness to the story, while his exploration of the complexities of human relationships makes this a timeless and compelling read.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163637491
• ISBN13: 9781163637494
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 528 Pages
• Weight: 1.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"