858 Results in the "Thriller / Mystery" category


    • The Woman in the Alcove Cover
      by LovelyMay The Woman in the Alcove by Anna Katherine Green is a mystery novel that follows detective Ebenezer Gryce as he investigates the complex case of a woman found murdered in a secluded alcove, uncovering secrets, deceptions, and hidden motives in the process. The story delves into themes of crime, justice, and the intricacies of human behavior, with a sharp focus on unraveling the truth behind the crime.
    • Chapter XIII – The man Between Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XIII begins with a fresh glimpse into Dora’s evolving identity, where her presence in Paris is no longer tied to scandal or whispered conversations. Instead, she is seen tending to her ailing father, embodying a devotion that feels both sincere and redemptive. This quiet act of care, far from the glamour and noise of past chapters, presents Dora not as a fallen figure, but as someone reclaiming purpose through gentleness. Ethel’s mention of the letters acts as a narrative bridge, guiding…
    • Chapter XII – The man Between Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XII opens with a quietly powerful act of closure as Dora parts with her wedding ring, not out of anger, but as a final gesture of release. Placing it with her child’s remains, she closes a painful chapter and claims her future as her own. This symbolic act, though intensely personal, echoes a universal need—to move forward after grief, not by forgetting, but by choosing what to carry. Her liberation is neither dramatic nor loud, but its impact is deep. The bond to her past is not erased, but…
    • Chapter XI – The man Between Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XI begins with a vow sharp as steel, uttered not by a man of war, but by Dora—once gentle, now fiercely resolute. Her words carve a line through her past, setting the terms of her future. She declares that no matter where her husband moves, she will take her son elsewhere, ensuring father and child never meet. The clarity of her voice carries more than anger; it holds a sense of finality, of justice turned personal. Ethel, observing this transformation, is struck by how pain can harden a soul.…
    • Chapter X – The man Between Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter X begins with an emotional current that flows not through shared spaces, but through ink and paper. Ethel and Tyrrel, separated by circumstance, find a rhythm in their correspondence that draws them closer than proximity could. Their letters do more than update—they carry the weight of waiting, of hope suspended in delicate sentences. Tyrrel’s duty to the ailing Colonel Rawdon keeps him rooted, while Ethel’s quiet understanding gives him permission to stay without guilt. Each letter exchanged…
    • Chapter IX – The man Between Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter IX blends the bustling charm of October in New York with the quiet intensity of personal transformation. As the city pulses with energy, the characters within it navigate shifting roles and emotional awakenings. Judge Rawdon, newly settled into his elegant residence, exudes pride in the home that symbolizes both legacy and new beginnings. His enjoyment in domestic details and familial gatherings reveals his growing desire for emotional stability. Meanwhile, Ethel emerges as a thoughtful…
    • Chapter VIII – The man Between Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter VIII opens with a quiet clash between two women shaped by very different paths. Ethel Rawdon’s visit to Dora Stanhope at the Savoy Hotel is not born of sympathy but from obligation, a fact that lightly stings Dora. Dora’s expectations of shared emotional connection are met with Ethel’s firm independence and a reminder that not every decision must stem from emotional entanglement. Dora, visibly affected by the emptiness of her marriage to Basil Stanhope, reveals an increasing disconnection…
    • Chapter VII – The man Between Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter VII opens on a peaceful May afternoon, where Judge Rawdon, accompanied by Ruth and Ethel, enjoys a scenic ride through the flowering countryside of West Riding. The road unwinds through lanes bordered with blooming hawthorn, and birdsong carries softly on the breeze, lending the air a sense of stillness and renewal. After a pleasant stop for a meal at a modest inn, they continue toward Rawdon Park, a place long revered in family lore. The estate greets them in majestic silence, its ivy-covered…
    • Chapter V -The man Between Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter V opens with Ethel making her way to visit her grandmother, carrying a quiet energy of confidence and curiosity. Her anticipation isn’t rooted in obligation but in the familiar comfort that comes from those few figures in life who know you deeply. As she steps into the room, her presence immediately lifts the atmosphere. The conversation that follows pivots quickly to recent events, particularly a dinner at the Dennings’ that left much to unpack. Her grandmother, ever the observer of propriety,…
    • Chapter IV – The man Between Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter IV opens with Ethel reclining in quiet comfort, the embers of the evening's social event still glowing in her mind. Sitting with her Aunt Ruth, she begins to unravel her impressions of the guests, curious about the night’s subtleties that often escaped plain observation. Ruth’s responses are measured and amused, revealing how often the surface of civility conceals undercurrents of ambition, disappointment, or intrigue. Their conversation naturally shifts to Mr. Marriot, a newcomer to their…
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