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Visitor
The chapter "Visitor" depicts von Rumpel, a desperate and ailing German officer, reflecting on his futile search for the elusive Sea of Flames diamond. As he drinks spoiled wine in a ruined house, he berates himself for his mistakes, imagining scenarios where the diamond might have slipped through his grasp—hidden in a museum, stolen by a perfumer, or even discarded by the old man. His obsession with the gem is overshadowed by his deteriorating health, symbolized by the "murderous bloom" inside him,…-
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Visitor
The chapter "Visitor" depicts an emotionally charged reunion between Marie-Laure and Jutta, the sister of Werner, a German soldier who played a pivotal role in Marie-Laure's survival during World War II. Their conversation begins awkwardly, with Marie-Laure recognizing Jutta's French and the presence of her son, Max. The tension eases slightly when Jutta presents a model house, crafted by Marie-Laure's father, which triggers a flood of memories. The artifact serves as a tangible link to their shared past,…-
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Vienna
The chapter introduces Sergeant Major Reinhold von Rumpel, a 41-year-old gemologist with a keen eye for diamonds and a meticulous nature. His personal life includes a compliant wife who collects porcelain kittens and two daughters, one of whom writes earnest letters filled with patriotic fervor. Von Rumpel’s expertise in gemology, honed through studies in crystallography and apprenticeships, has allowed him to handle rare stones, including a 92-carat raw diamond in London. His pre-war life as a…-
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Valour of Eurypylus
Valour of Eurypylus begins as grief deepens in the Greek encampment following the tragic loss of Aias. Ulysses, burdened with regret over the quarrel concerning Achilles’ arms, now reflects on the price paid in pride and rivalry. The Greeks, though seasoned in victory, find their spirit dimming as the list of the fallen grows longer. Achilles, Patroclus, and now Aias—names once spoken with reverence are now remembered in mourning. Menelaus, seeing morale falter, suggests retreat, provoking debate among…-
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Two Cans
Marie-Laure awakens in a cellar, disoriented and sweating, with a miniature house pressed against her chest. Unsure whether it’s dawn or if the war has ended, she debates venturing outside but fears encountering German soldiers. Her thoughts oscillate between hope—imagining liberation or her uncle Etienne’s return—and dread, picturing him dead or tormented by hallucinations. Despite her resolve to ration food, hunger overcomes her, and she finishes the stale bread, leaving her with nothing but her…-
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The chapter opens with Marie-Laure, a blind sixteen-year-old, receiving a birthday gift from her great-uncle Etienne. The present, wrapped in newsprint and twine, turns out to be two Braille books: Jules Verne's *Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea*, split into Part One and Part Two. This moment is particularly poignant, as it has been over three years since Marie-Laure last read Braille, yet she immediately recognizes the titles. Overwhelmed with emotion, she embraces Etienne, who explains that the…
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Trojan Victories
Trojan Victories begins with the betrayal of peace as Pandarus, a Trojan noble, shatters the temporary truce by wounding Menelaus with a well-aimed arrow. This act sparks an immediate surge of outrage within the Greek ranks. Agamemnon, driven by both familial devotion and the fear of dishonor, accuses his own generals of shrinking from duty. The sting of his rebuke reignites the fire in warriors like Ulysses and Diomede. Their response is not through argument but through action, stepping into the chaos of…-
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Trip Wire
Marie-Laure cautiously emerges from the cellar into the smoke-filled kitchen, relieved to find no immediate danger. The aftermath of destruction is evident as she steps over fallen shelves and enters Madame Manec’s apartment, carrying two heavy cans in her great-uncle’s coat. Overcome by the sting of smoke and urgency, she uses the bedpan, then contemplates her next move. Torn between waiting for her uncle or venturing outside for help, she questions whether anyone would truly assist her in the…-
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