The Circle is a novel written by Katherine Cecil Thurston, first published in 1908. The story is set in Ireland and follows the lives of a group of friends who form a secret society called ""The Circle"". The members of the group are all from wealthy families and are united by their desire for adventure and their love of art and literature. The protagonist of the story is a young woman named Judith, who is drawn into the group by her friend, Lady Anne. The Circle soon becomes the center of Judith's life, and she finds herself falling in love with one of its members, a charismatic young man named Richard. As the novel progresses, the members of The Circle become increasingly involved in political and social issues, and their relationships with each other become more complicated. Judith is torn between her love for Richard and her loyalty to her family and social class, while Richard is forced to confront his own personal demons and the consequences of his actions. The Circle is a complex and nuanced exploration of love, friendship, and the search for meaning and purpose in life. It is also a powerful commentary on the social and political realities of early 20th-century Ireland, and the tensions between tradition and modernity, nationalism and imperialism, and individualism and community.1903. The Irish novelist and playwright¿¿¿¿¿¿¿s novel begins: It was a stormy night in November; out of doors, the wind swung through the street in a rocking gale, but in the parlor behind the curio shop, life seemed at its ebb. Old Solny pored over a musty book, and Anna stood with her head thrown back, her hands clasped behind her, her eyes seeing dreams; above them, on the dun-coloured wall, the Dutch clock ticked methodically, but otherwise the room was bereft of sound. 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.