Publisher's Synopsis
The Secret City is a novel in three parts written by Hugh Walpole. The story is set in the early 20th century and follows the lives of several characters in a small English town called Polchester. The first part of the book introduces the reader to the town and its inhabitants, including the wealthy and influential family, the Fletchers. The second part of the book focuses on the relationships between the characters, particularly the romantic entanglements of the young people in the town. The third part of the book takes a darker turn as secrets are revealed and scandals are uncovered, leading to a dramatic conclusion. Throughout the book, Walpole explores themes of love, betrayal, and the consequences of keeping secrets. The Secret City is a compelling read that offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of people in a small English town during a time of great change.1919. Walpole wrote horror novels that tended more towards the psychological rather than supernatural, with a brooding underlying mysticism. During WWI, he joined the Russian Red Cross and was awarded the Order of St. George. His time at the front provided him with the material for two of his successful novels, The Dark Forest and The Secret City. Contents: Vera and Nina; Lawrence; and Markovitch and Semyonov. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
