Project Gutenberg 2007-11-08 Public domain in the USA. 122 Hichens, Robert 1864 1950 Hichens, Robert Smythe Hichens, Robert S. (Robert Smythe) "Fin Tireur" 1905 Produced by David Widger "Fin Tireur" by Robert Hichens is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in the Sahara Desert, focusing on the solitary life of a French innkeeper, referred to as Fin Tireur, who has lived for many years in an Arab village. The book delves into themes of loss, isolation, and the complexities of life intertwined with the harshness of the desert landscape. The narrative centers around Fin Tireur's tragic past, revealing his deep sorrow over the loss of his wife, Marie, and the challenges he faces as a single parent to their daughter. Through a chance encounter with a traveler at his inn during a sandstorm, he recounts the harrowing events that led to Marie’s disappearance and the grim fate of their child. The story highlights his struggles with the local Arab community and the haunting memory of his family, emphasizing the stark emotional landscape he navigates in the desolate surroundings of the Sahara. The innkeeper’s name, Fin Tireur, is revealed to signify not just his skill with a gun, but also the tragic choices he's made in a moment of desperation, showcasing a profound exploration of grief and the human condition against the backdrop of a sprawling and unforgiving desert. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 91.3 (5th grade). Very easy to read. en Short stories Sahara -- Fiction PR Text Category: Novels Category: French Literature 45204 2025-07-10T03:33:54.870476 text/html 42966 2021-02-24T22:34:21 text/html 78573 2025-07-10T03:33:58.686449 application/epub+zip 77264 2025-07-10T03:33:56.474459 application/epub+zip 77264 2025-07-10T03:33:55.450461 application/epub+zip 152075 2025-07-10T03:34:00.151454 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 145323 2025-07-10T03:33:57.899460 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 121612 2022-09-11T05:25:17.827191 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 35954 2025-07-10T03:33:54.639473 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 35942 2016-12-17T12:47:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 35232 2007-11-08T09:03:42 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 35223 2007-11-08T09:03:42 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 23084 2025-07-10T03:34:00.271441 application/rdf+xml 11204 2025-07-10T03:33:55.927458 image/jpeg 3112 2025-07-10T03:33:55.689473 image/jpeg 13837 2016-12-17T12:50:22 application/octet-stream application/zip 13709 2007-11-08T09:03:44 application/octet-stream application/zip 15114 2021-02-24T22:34:24 application/octet-stream application/zip 13681 2007-11-08T09:03:44 application/octet-stream application/zip 75640 2025-07-10T03:33:54.875471 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia