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    • Chapter III – The man Between Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter III takes readers deeper into Frederick Mostyn’s journey as he navigates the vibrant world of New York. Far from the quieter landscapes of Yorkshire, Mostyn finds himself immersed in a city teeming with movement, ambition, and striking verticality. Each building seems to challenge the sky, and he marvels not only at their architecture but also at the ambition they represent. With every passing day, Mostyn feels more enthralled by the energy that pulses through every block. The city’s…
    • CHAPTER III – A Strange Disappearance Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER III – A Strange Disappearance begins with a mood of quiet urgency, as detectives continue their inquiry into the sudden vanishing of a young woman presumed to be a simple sewing girl. Her absence prompts different reactions from the household—Mr. Blake remains unaffected, his demeanor calm to the point of apathy, while Mrs. Daniels becomes increasingly protective and defensive. Her insistence on shielding the girl’s belongings from inspection is striking, especially given her usual composure.…
    • CHAPTER II. THE 16TH AND 17TH OF JULY Cover
      by LovelyMay In the chapter detailing the events of July 16th and 17th from "The Mysterious Affair at Styles," the narrator recounts these days with precision due to their significance in the trial that followed. On these days, the peaceful atmosphere at Styles is disturbed by various events and interactions among the inhabitants and visitors. The narrator, having previously received a letter from Evelyn Howard, now finds himself puzzled by Mrs. Cavendish's peculiar fondness for Dr. Bauerstein, whose appeal remains a…
    • Chapter II – The woman in the Alcove Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter II – The woman in the Alcove opens with a cascade of tension and emotion as the narrator slowly regains her senses in a room charged with distress. Her awareness sharpens just enough to see Mr. Durand, her fiancé, watching over her with a solemn expression that hints at something darker beneath the surface. It soon becomes evident that a crime has shattered the elegance of the evening: a woman has been murdered in the secluded alcove of the venue. The narrator, though visibly shaken and still…
    • Chapter II – The man Between Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter II begins in the comfortable dining room of the Rawdon residence, where the Judge’s deliberate silence adds weight to the evening's mood. Everyone senses that something important is on his mind, and when he finally reveals the upcoming visit of Frederick Mostyn from England, the announcement ripples through the table. This news, while modest in tone, brings forth a tangle of emotions—from curiosity to hesitation. Mostyn, a relative from the Judge’s mother’s lineage, represents more than…
    • CHAPTER II – A Strange Disappearance Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER II – A Strange Disappearance begins with the narrator stepping into the vanished girl's world—her room, her silence, and the scattered clues that point toward an abrupt and possibly forced departure. The space, intended for a simple seamstress, carries a surprising touch of refinement. Furnishings are modest but well-matched, and certain belongings suggest care and personal pride. Mrs. Daniels, usually composed, shows uncharacteristic hesitation as she admits the room had been specially…
    • CHAPTER I. I GO TO STYLES Cover
      by LovelyMay In the opening chapter of "The Mysterious Affair at Styles," the narrator, invalided from the Front and on sick leave, recounts his reconnection with John Cavendish, leading to an invitation to stay at Styles, John's mother, Mrs. Cavendish's estate in Essex. John reveals his mother has remarried a much younger man, Alfred Inglethorp, stirring family tensions and suspicion. The estate, Styles Court, holds significance as it was left to Mrs. Cavendish for her lifetime by her late husband, causing issues of…
    • Chapter I – The woman in the Alcove Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter I – The woman in the Alcove opens on a glittering evening in New York, where elegance and excitement fill every corner of a grand ballroom. The narrator, though self-described as plain and unremarkable, finds herself unexpectedly swept into a moment of personal joy and disbelief. Her life, long focused on the quiet care of others in the field of nursing, takes a sudden turn when Anson Durand, a man of social polish and charm, confesses his love. His proposal, made in the calm intimacy of a…
    • Chapter I – The man Between Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter I opens with Ethel Rawdon savoring a quiet evening in her Manhattan home, detached from the clamor of society and instead absorbed in her thoughts. The turn of the century has brought with it modern comforts, but Ethel finds joy in simplicity—a warm room, a good mirror, and the gentle rhythm of solitude. That peaceful moment is broken by the sight of a letter, which carries an urgency that makes her pause. Though it’s Sunday, traditionally a day for family breakfasts and mild debates with her…
    • CHAPTER I – A Strange Disappearance Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER I – A Strange Disappearance begins with a calm that is quickly shattered by urgency, as a rising detective named Q recalls a case that, unlike most, refused to fade from memory. It starts not with flashing headlines but with a woman’s quiet desperation. On an otherwise ordinary Sunday morning, Q is approached by a middle-aged housekeeper whose distressed demeanor contradicts the calm routine of the precinct. Her words are rapid and her manner unfiltered, but beneath it lies a story of a girl…
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