Lying prophets: A novel examines the tension between individual aspiration and collective tradition within a tightly woven community. Against the backdrop of a coastal village, the novel focuses on how creative longing can clash with the rigid expectations of place and family. Through the lens of artistic pursuit, it considers how personal vision may both illuminate and disrupt familiar lives. The narrative highlights the push and pull between authenticity and acceptance, as individuals navigate desires that challenge established norms. The story reflects on how environment—especially the natural beauty and rhythm of village life—both shapes and limits the imagination. It emphasizes emotional complexity in the face of social constraint, capturing the quiet struggle between self-expression and obligation. The contrast between artistic freedom and the realities of labor and lineage deepens the portrayal of internal and external conflict. Ultimately, the novel offers a meditation on longing, sacrifice, and the unsteady path toward personal truth in a world governed by tradition.
Eden Phillpotts (1862-1960) was an English author, playwright, and poet. He was born in Mount Abu, India, but spent most of his childhood in Devon, England. Phillpotts was a prolific writer, publishing more than 250 works of fiction, drama, and poetry during his long career. Phillpotts began his writing career as a journalist but soon turned to fiction, publishing his first novel, "Lying Prophets," in 1897. In addition to his novels, Phillpotts was also a successful playwright, writing more than 30 plays for the stage. His plays often dealt with social issues and were popular with audiences in both England and the United States. During his career, Phillpotts received numerous literary awards and honors, including the Queen's Gold Medal for Poetry in 1937. He was also a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature and a member of the Royal Society of Arts. Phillpotts continued to write well into his nineties, and his last novel, "The Virgin in the Ice," was published in 1959. Today, Phillpotts is remembered as one of England's most prolific and versatile authors of the early 20th century. His works continue to be read and enjoyed by readers around the world.
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