The Croquet Player

The Croquet Player is a novel written by H. G. Wells, first published in 1936. The story revolves around the life of a man named Robert Smith, who is a croquet player and a member of a prestigious croquet club. Smith is a talented player and is highly respected by his fellow club members. However, he is also a troubled man, haunted by his past and struggling with his personal demons.As the story progresses, Smith's life becomes increasingly complicated. He becomes involved with a woman named Jeanne, who is married to another man, and their relationship becomes the subject of gossip and scandal. Meanwhile, Smith's own marriage is falling apart, and he is forced to confront the mistakes of his past.Throughout the novel, Wells explores themes of love, betrayal, and redemption. He also delves into the world of high society, examining the power dynamics and social hierarchies that exist within it. The Croquet Player is a complex and thought-provoking novel that offers a nuanced portrayal of human nature and the complexities of relationships.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.