167 Results with the "Literary Fiction" genre


    • Chapter I-Derrick Vaughan–Novelist Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter I – Derrick Vaughan–Novelist opens with Sydney Wharncliffe’s personal account of a man the world sees as an overnight literary success. Wharncliffe aims to correct this misconception, explaining that Derrick Vaughan’s path was not marked by sudden fame, but by years of steady, passionate work. Public admiration, though sincere, often misses the quiet perseverance behind his rise. Newspaper sketches and magazine features may capture his likeness, but they fail to convey the depth of…
    • Chapter I Hiram’s Hospital Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter I begins by introducing Reverend Septimus Harding as a figure whose life moves in harmony with the steady rhythms of Barchester’s cathedral and community. He is not just a clergyman; he is also the warden of Hiram’s Hospital, a charitable home originally established to support elderly working men. Over the years, the foundation’s landholdings have appreciated greatly, transforming a once modest endowment into a sizeable income, the benefits of which flow chiefly to Mr. Harding. This financial…
    • Chapter I – Life and Death of Mrs. Weir Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter I – Life and Death of Mrs. Weir begins not with grand drama, but with a quiet imbalance that defines the Weir household. Adam Weir, cold and commanding, operates with a sense of order that leaves little room for affection. His wife, Jean Rutherford, gentle and devout, struggles silently beneath the weight of her husband's unyielding expectations. She comes from a lineage known for boldness, but in her, that fire has softened into meekness. Her piety is sincere, but it isolates her rather than…
    • CHAPTER I – Dawn O’Hara: The Girl Who Laughed Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER I – Dawn O’Hara: The Girl Who Laughed begins with Dawn in a New York boarding house, recovering from an unnamed but clearly taxing illness. The sterile room, sparsely furnished and cold in demeanor, becomes slightly more bearable with the touch of scarlet carnations—gifts that inject a flicker of color and life into her surroundings. Her attempt to distract herself through whimsical one-sided conversation with the flowers confuses her blue-and-white clad nurse, who misinterprets the chatter…
    • by LovelyMay Chapter I – Dawn O’Hara, The Girl Who Laughed Trashed opens not with joy, but in the haze of exhaustion. Dawn lies in a boarding house bed in New York, her mind fogged by fever and her spirit dulled by the city’s indifference. Still, in true Dawn fashion, she finds a spark of humor in the bleakness. Carnations perched beside her nod in silent agreement with her delirious observations. A nurse, too brisk to be cruel, becomes an unlikely character in her private theater of recovery. Though her strength…
    • Chapter 9-The tenant of wildfell hall Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 9–The Tenant of Wildfell Hall begins with Gilbert Markham increasingly preoccupied with Mrs. Graham, whose quiet dignity sets her apart from the rest of their social circle. Though once fond of Eliza Millward, Gilbert now finds her charm waning in the face of Mrs. Graham’s calm intelligence and strong moral presence. The contrast between Helen’s thoughtful nature and Eliza’s tendency toward gossip becomes sharper with each passing encounter. Gilbert is drawn not just by admiration but by a…
    • Chapter 8-The tenant of wildfell hall Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 8–The Tenant of Wildfell Hall opens on a warm June morning, with Gilbert Markham busy overseeing work in the fields. The peaceful rhythm of his rural life is disrupted when his younger brother delivers a long-anticipated parcel from London—a newly released book. Though Gilbert initially intends to stay and help with the haymaking, the arrival of the book gives him a reason to break away. Instead of keeping it for himself, he decides to bring it to Mrs. Graham at Wildfell Hall, knowing she had…
    • Chapter 7-The tenant of wildfell hall Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 7–The Tenant of Wildfell Hall begins with a tranquil spring morning, as the narrator tends to his flock and takes in the stillness of the countryside. His solitude is interrupted when he sees Eliza Millward, Fergus, and Rose walking toward Wildfell Hall. He joins them, drawn by a quiet curiosity about the enigmatic Mrs. Graham. Despite Fergus’s teasing, the narrator’s interest is sincere, and the group makes light conversation as they make their way to the Hall. There’s a subtle tension…
    • Chapter 6-The tenant of wildfell hall Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 6–The Tenant of Wildfell Hall begins with subtle developments in the relationship between Gilbert Markham and Mrs. Graham. Although no formal visits occurred over the next four months, their connection gradually took shape through occasional encounters and shared interests. Wild gossip still surrounded Helen’s arrival at Wildfell Hall, yet Gilbert chose to observe her character firsthand rather than rely on speculation. His chance meetings with her during walks, often with little Arthur in tow,…
    • Chapter 52-The tenant of wildfell hall Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 52 – The Tenant of Wildfell Hall begins with a quiet yet sincere wedding, one shaped by Helen's ideals of happiness and dignity. She had no interest in public grandeur or the praise of society, preferring instead a meaningful ceremony among those dearest to her. The service took place in the peaceful old church nestled in the valley, attended only by our closest friends and family. Afterwards, a modest celebration was held at Wildfell Hall, where our beloved aunt had spared no effort in reviving…
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