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"""The Folly of Eustace"" by Robert Hichens is an Edwardian-era psychological thriller that delves deep into the complexities of human nature within London society. Through intricate character analysis, Hichens weaves a tale of romance, intrigue, and suspense, set against a backdrop of gothic elements. The novel follows Eustace Vernon, a tragic hero whose folly leads him down a path of obsession and self-destruction. Hichens masterfully captures the essence of British literature of the time, presenting a gripping narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. With its richly developed characters and atmospheric setting, ""The Folly of Eustace"" explores themes of desire, madness, and the darker aspects of the human psyche. As Eustace becomes entangled in a web of deceit and manipulation, readers are drawn into a world where nothing is as it seems, and the line between reality and illusion blurs. Hichens' novel is a compelling work of fiction that continues to captivate audiences with its compelling narrative and exploration of the human condition."

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"Robert Hichens, a British sailor born on September 16, 1882, was on the deck of the RMS Titanic when it sank during her maiden voyage. He was in control of the Lifeboat, and he stubbornly declined to go back and save any more drowning people. He wed Florence Mortimore in Devon, England, in 1906. His refusal to return to the scene of the catastrophe to rescue victims was charged by passengers. claimed he criticised those at the oars and dubbed people in the water ""stiffs."" Hichens would later claim, in statements provided to the United States Senate inquiry, that he had never used the term ""stiffs"" to describe bodies and that he had instead used other terms. He was imprisoned in 1933 for attempting to kill Harry Henley and freed in 1937. In 1931, his wife and kids moved away from him to Southampton, where he started drinking heavily. Hichens, died from heart failure on 23 September 1940 at 58, on board the English Trader, as the ship was docked off the shore of Aberdeen, Scotland. His remains were buried in Aberdeen's Trinity Cemetery in Section 10, Lair 244."

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