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The Prophet Of Berkeley Square

The Prophet Of Berkeley Square

Hichens, Robert

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Classic FictionHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 1419179209
ISBN13: 9781419179204
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 17 2004
Pages: 292
Weight: 1.13
Height: 0.66 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.22
Language: English
The Prophet of Berkeley Square is a novel written by Robert Hichens. The story is set in the early 20th century and revolves around a man named Julian Leclerc, who claims to be a prophet. He appears in Berkeley Square, London, and starts preaching about the end of the world and the coming of a new era. His teachings attract a large following, including some of the most influential people in society. However, not everyone is convinced of his message, and there are those who seek to discredit him. As Julian's popularity grows, he becomes embroiled in a web of political intrigue and personal conflicts. He is pursued by a journalist named Hector Brunton, who is determined to uncover the truth behind his claims. Meanwhile, Julian's relationship with a wealthy socialite named Lady Sellingworth becomes increasingly complicated, as she struggles to reconcile her feelings for him with her own doubts about his message. As the story unfolds, the reader is drawn into the world of Julian Leclerc and the people who are affected by his teachings. The novel explores themes of faith, love, and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing world. It is a thought-provoking and engaging work of fiction that offers a unique perspective on the human condition.The great telescope of the Prophet was carefully adjusted upon its lofty, brass-bound stand in the bow window of Number One Thousand Berkeley Square. It pointed towards the remarkably bright stars which twinkled in the December sky over frosty London, those guardian stars which always seemed to the Prophet to watch with peculiar solicitude over the most respectable neighbourhood in which he resided.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.

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