The Green Hat

The Green Hat (1924) by Michael Arlen captures the essence of post-World War I London, focusing on the enigmatic Iris Storm, a glamorous and tragic figure navigating the complexities of love and societal expectations. Set against the backdrop of Mayfair's elite, the novel delves into themes of disillusionment and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing world. Arlen's prose reflects the era's cynicism and the allure of the 'bright young things,' making it a quintessential work of the 1920s.