The Secret Places of the Heart - Paperback

The Secret Places of the Heart is a novel by H.G. Wells, first published in 1922. The story follows the life of a successful businessman named Sir Richard Hardy, who is forced to confront his past and the secrets he has kept hidden from himself and others. Hardy's life changes when he meets a psychologist named Dr. Martineau, who helps him to unlock the secrets of his heart and mind. As Hardy delves deeper into his past, he must confront the painful memories of his childhood and his failed marriage, and come to terms with the choices he has made in his life. The novel explores themes of love, loss, and self-discovery, and offers a compelling portrait of a man struggling to find meaning and purpose in his life. With its vivid characters and insightful exploration of the human psyche, The Secret Places of the Heart is a timeless classic of English literature.1922. English novelist, journalist, sociologist, and historian, famous for his works of science fiction, Wells's best-known books are The Time Machine, The Invisible Man and The War Of The Worlds. The Secret Places of the Heart begins: The maid was a young woman of great natural calmness; she was accustomed to let in visitors who had this air of being annoyed and finding one umbrella too numerous for them. It mattered nothing to her that the gentleman was asking for Dr. Martineau as if he was asking for something with an unpleasant taste. Almost imperceptibly she relieved him of his umbrella and juggled his hat and coat on to a massive mahogany stand. 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.