The Call of the Blood

The Call of the Blood is a novel written by Robert Hichens. The story is set in the early 20th century and follows the life of a young man named Maurice Baring. Maurice is the son of an English father and an Italian mother, and he struggles to reconcile his dual identity. He is torn between his love for England and his fascination with Italy, and his conflicting loyalties lead him on a journey of self-discovery.The novel explores themes of identity, family, love, and loyalty. Maurice's relationships with his family members, particularly his mother, are central to the story. His mother's Italian heritage and her passionate nature have a profound impact on Maurice, and he struggles to come to terms with his own emotional and cultural complexities.As Maurice grows older, he becomes increasingly drawn to Italy and its rich cultural heritage. He falls in love with an Italian woman named Bianca, but their relationship is complicated by Maurice's loyalty to England and his own conflicted identity.The Call of the Blood is a beautifully written novel that delves deep into the complexities of identity and the struggle to find one's place in the world. It is a compelling and thought-provoking read that will resonate with anyone who has ever felt torn between different cultures or conflicting loyalties.1905. By the author of The Garden of Allah. The book begins: On a dreary afternoon of November, when London was closely wrapped in a yellow fog, Hermione Lester was sitting by the fire in her house in Eaton Place reading a bundle of letters, which she had just taken out of her writing-table drawer. She was expecting a visit from the writer of the letters, Emile Artois, who had wired to her on the previous day that he was coming over from Paris by the night train and boat.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.