Hotel de Dream

Set in a decaying Sussex castle, the story explores the final days of Stephen Crane, a celebrated American author battling tuberculosis. Alongside his wife, Cora, who has a controversial past, Crane channels his experiences into a poignant narrative about a boy prostitute in 1890s New York and the married man who becomes entangled in a destructive love. This novel reflects on themes of love, loss, and the complexities of human desire, capturing the essence of Crane's literary legacy as he faces his mortality.