The Diamond Maker and The Door in the Wall

Two short stories by H.G. Wells displaying his gift for creating thought provoking themes.

The Diamond Maker is a story about a chance encounter between two men who then must decide whether they can trust each other.

The Door in the Wall is a fascinating tale about a successful politician who struggles to merge the beauty of his imagined world with the rationality of real life.

AUTHOR
Herbert George ""H. G."" Wells (1866 – 1946) was an English writer, now best known for his work in the science fiction genre. He was also a prolific writer in many other genres, including contemporary novels, history, politics and social commentary, even writing textbooks and rules for war games."