Footsteps of Fate

By Louis Couperus

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Amidst the opulence of London, a chance meeting between two old friends ignites a complex relationship filled with dependency, hidden emotions, and an inescapable destiny that threatens to shatter their lives.

Genres

Literature Psychiatry/Psychology Fiction

Released

2010-12-16

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Summary

"Footsteps of Fate" by Louis Couperus is a tale set in 19th-century London, it follows the life of Frank Westhove, a wealthy young man whose world changes when he unexpectedly meets Robert "Bertie" van Maeren, an old friend now living in poverty. Frank takes Bertie in, offering him comfort and a home, but their friendship soon faces challenges relating to social differences and past difficulties. Bertie struggles to adapt to his new life of luxury while still haunted by his experiences before the reunion. The narrative highlights themes of friendship, jealousy, and the power of fate as it affects their bond and their individual pursuits of happiness.