Gargoyles

Gargoyles is a novel by Ben Hecht, written in the early 20th century, that follows George Cornelius Basine, a young man navigating a morally ambiguous world. The story explores themes of morality, sin, and self-deception as Basine grapples with his facade of virtue amidst societal pressures. Set against the backdrop of a disheveled Chicago, the narrative examines the complexities of human behavior and the dichotomy between vice and virtue through Basine's experiences and conversations with his friend Hugh Keegan.