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The chapter opens with the protagonist receiving a batch of old emails on Isabela Island, including updates about her mother’s stable health and news of her furlough from Sotheby’s due to the art industry’s downturn. A friend, Rodney, advises her to stay in paradise, reinforcing her isolation from her former life. On her birthday, Gabriel, a local, invites her and Abuela to his farm, where the relaxed atmosphere contrasts with the global pandemic. Despite the lockdown, islanders are beginning to…-
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In Chapter Five, the protagonist explores the local flea market after discovering the island remains closed due to the pandemic. The market operates on a barter system, with locals trading goods like clothing, food, and household items instead of using money. The protagonist encounters Abuela, a former hotel employee, who warmly greets her despite their language barrier. Observing the vibrant exchange of goods, the protagonist realizes she has little to offer but reflects on the community’s resilience…
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The chapter opens with Diana reflecting on her discomfort with solitude during her forced isolation on a remote island. Unlike those who might relish alone time, she struggles with the absence of companionship, relying on interactions with locals like Beatriz and Gabriel to break the monotony. Her attempts to contact Finn, her partner, are largely unsuccessful, leaving her feeling disconnected and adrift. The pandemic exacerbates her sense of displacement, making her future and career feel increasingly…
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The chapter follows Diana, a foreigner stranded on Isabela Island during a pandemic, as she settles into a solitary routine. She spends her mornings running along the beach, exploring the island’s rugged terrain, and observing the quiet lives of locals. Despite the curfew restricting her movements, she finds solace in reading, swinging in a hammock, and watching wildlife. Her isolation is punctuated only by occasional meals brought by Abuela, a local woman, and her longing for Finn, her boyfriend, whom…
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The chapter opens with Diana, the protagonist, accidentally touching poisonous apples on Isabela Island, unaware of their danger. A local man chastises her for ignoring warning signs, revealing his disdain for tourists. Despite his rudeness, he advises her to soak her blistered hand in cold water. Their tense exchange escalates when he notices her borrowed shirt and accuses her of bringing the pandemic to the island. Diana defends herself, highlighting her boyfriend Finn’s role as a frontline healthcare…
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The chapter opens with Diana reminiscing about her childhood, recalling a poignant moment when her father, a conservator restoring Grand Central Terminal’s zodiac ceiling, let her assist in gilding stars. She reflects on the hidden history uncovered during the restoration, including signatures and personal notes left by the original artists. Her father’s lesson about preserving a small section of the original ceiling as a reference point resonates with her, symbolizing the importance of remembering…
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Ellie prepares to leave the Amish community of East Paradise, reflecting on the physical and emotional belongings she has accumulated during her stay. Her suitcase now holds mementos like a handmade quilt, a straw hat, and small tokens of her time there, as well as intangible gifts of spirit and humility. As she packs, she muses on the adjustments awaiting her back home, from the absence of farm routines to reacclimating to modern conveniences like television. Katie, the young Amish woman Ellie defended in…
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George Callahan, the prosecutor in the case against an Amish defendant, grapples with stress as the jury deliberates, realizing the community’s reluctance to convict an Amish person due to their perceived moral purity. His colleague Lizzie Munro points out the cultural bias, suggesting the jury’s request for psychiatric transcripts implies they believe the defendant is guilty but conflicted. The conversation shifts to Ellie Hathaway, the defense attorney, who is reportedly hospitalized due to pregnancy…
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The chapter opens with Ellie anxiously awaiting the jury's verdict in Katie's trial, which remains undecided after a full day. Judge Ledbetter allows Ellie to borrow a beeper to be notified when the verdict arrives, but the delay leaves Ellie obsessing over her defense strategy. Meanwhile, Katie and the Fisher family continue their daily routines with apparent calm, contrasting sharply with Ellie's inner turmoil. While helping an injured Amish woman, Ellie questions Katie's ability to focus on chores…
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In Chapter Seventeen, Katie Fisher, distraught and guilt-ridden, flees to the barn after realizing the consequences of her actions. Overwhelmed by the memory of her newborn son’s struggle to breathe and her inability to save him, she vomits and hides by the pond. Katie grapples with the belief that her tragedies—her baby’s death, her sister Hannah’s drowning, and her brother Jacob’s exile—are divine punishments until she confesses. Meanwhile, Ellie, her lawyer and friend, chases after her,…
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