The Benefactor: A Tale of a Small Circle is a novel written by Ford Madox Hueffer, originally published in 1905. The story is set in London and revolves around the lives of a group of artists and intellectuals who are part of a small circle. The main character, Julius Le Vallon, is a wealthy and eccentric man who decides to use his wealth to help his friends in the circle. He becomes their benefactor, providing them with financial support and helping...