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      Chapter 15

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a bustling scene in the Great Hall during dinner, where Celaena, typically preferring solitude, joins the crowd to witness Rena Goldsmith’s performance honoring Prince Hollin’s return. The hall is filled with nobility, courtiers, and guards, creating an atmosphere of tension and intrigue. Celaena observes the royal family and the young prince Hollin, whose appearance and circumstances evoke a mix of pity and curiosity. The setting underscores the political and social dynamics at…
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      Chapter 14

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      by testsuphomeAdmin In Chapter 14 of *Crown of Midnight*, Celaena’s apprehension about exploring the castle’s vast library is palpable. Haunted by a recent unsettling encounter, she recognizes how her favorite sanctuary has become a place of danger and uncertainty. Despite her familiarity with the library’s grandeur and labyrinthine corridors, she feels a mixture of trepidation and determination to uncover what the mysterious entity was searching for during its visit. Her concealed weapons and cautious approach…
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      Chapter 13

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter begins with an intense and harrowing scene where Chaol is overwhelmed by panic after discovering Celaena on the floor, seemingly wounded. His immediate reaction is to rip open her dress, fearing the worst, only to find that she is unharmed aside from a scratch and a sheathed stiletto. The realization that she was poisoned with gloriella—a toxin that causes temporary paralysis—shifts the focus to her recovery. Chaol's frantic efforts involve summoning healers, securing her safety, and…
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      Chapter 12

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Celaena attending a masquerade held at a riverfront estate, where she seamlessly infiltrates the event alongside Archer. She is dressed elegantly in a white gown adorned with feathers and pearls, with her face partially concealed by a mask. The setting is opulent, with tables laden with decadent pastries, and the atmosphere is charged with underlying tension. Celaena’s awareness of her surroundings and her cautious demeanor reflect her ongoing struggle with past enemies and current…
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      Chapter 11

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      by testsuphomeAdmin In Chapter 11 of *Crown of Midnight*, the protagonist, Celaena, encounters Archer, a man with a hidden past and uncertain loyalties, who is desperate and panicked. Archer’s training in assassination is evident as he quickly pulls a dagger on her in fear, pleading for his life and offering valuable information in exchange for safety. Celaena remains composed, recognizing that Archer’s desperation may be a sign of larger political unrest. She understands that he is not a traitor but someone caught in the…
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      by LovelyMay Chapter 1 – The Rassendylls—With a Word on the Elphbergs introduces Rudolf Rassendyll as a man content with his leisurely lifestyle, unconcerned by the societal pressure to accomplish something deemed significant. Over breakfast, he is gently teased by Rose, his sister-in-law, who finds his life of casual comfort lacking in ambition. Her criticisms, while affectionate, highlight a growing gap between how society views worth and how Rudolf chooses to live. Though he doesn’t refute her outright, his…
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