The Early Life of Stephen Hind

The setting is London and that world in which intellect, elegance, politics, and power meet. Stephen Hind, born to meaner circumstances has to train himself in various social and intellectual graces. His purpose is firm, mind is sharp and taste fastidious. He only requires opportunities to seize upon, and when they come he exploits them fully. The society that Stephen hopes to win over values his good looks, agile brain and sexual talents, even when his motives are obvious. An sharp questioning of what illusions by which men live make this portrait of a gifted opportunist one of Storm Jameson's most memorable creations.