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    • CHAPTER 6  -The beasts of Tarzan Cover
      by LovelyMay In Chapter 6 of "The Beasts of Tarzan," titled "A Hideous Crew," the journey of Tarzan, Mugambi, Akut, Sheeta, and the savage apes progresses as they venture towards the open sea in a war-canoe, navigating through a break in the reef amidst challenging waves. The journey, initially smooth, soon becomes tumultuous as the apes aboard are thrown into panic by the rough seas, threatening to capsize their canoe. However, Tarzan and Akut manage to restore order, and the apes adapt to their maritime…
    • CHAPTER 5  -The beasts of Tarzan Cover
      by LovelyMay come. He explained the sail and his intentions fully to Mugambi, who was delighted with the prospect of being able to return to his own country.The canoe was drawn well up on the beach above the high water mark,and as Tarzan had had considerable experience in the building of small craft among the cannibals of the mainland, he felt no doubt but that he could fashion a seaworthy dugout with which to make the short journey to the coast.The following few days were occupied in preparing for their…
    • CHAPTER 3  -The beasts of Tarzan Cover
      by LovelyMay In Chapter 3, "Beasts at Bay," of "The Beasts of Tarzan," Tarzan faces peril and revenge as he reads a chilling note revealing a plot against his family. Abandoned in the jungle as part of this cruel vengeance, Tarzan's survival instincts surge. He confronts not just the emotional toll of his family's endangerment but also immediate physical threats, starting with a deadly encounter with a bull-ape. Tarzan's prowess, diminished little by his time away from the wild, is tested in a dramatic confrontation…
    • CHAPTER 2  -The beasts of Tarzan Cover
      by LovelyMay After Tarzan and his guide vanished into the darkness at the wharf, a veiled woman hurried down an alley towards a pub they had just left. Inside, she asked about a tall, well-dressed man who met another and left. A sailor mentioned seeing two men walk towards the wharf. The woman, determined, followed and saw a small boat near a steamer, the Kincaid, preparing to sail. Desperately, she paid a man to row her to the steamer, where she climbed aboard only to find it deserted. She searched for her husband and…
    • CHAPTER 1  -The beasts of Tarzan Cover
      by LovelyMay In the opening chapter of "The Beasts of Tarzan", the narrative thrusts John Clayton, Lord Greystoke—formerly Tarzan of the Apes—into a sinister plot brewed by his old nemesis, Nikolas Rokoff. The story unfolds in Lieutenant Paul D'Arnot's Paris apartment, where Tarzan and D'Arnot learn of Rokoff's escape from prison. Subsequently, Tarzan, who had brought his family to London to escape the rainy season in Uziri, decides to return to them, fearing Rokoff might harm his wife, Jane, or their son, Jack, to…
    • by LovelyMay In Chapter XXI of "Dawn O'Hara, The Girl who Laughed," we witness a phase of poignant closure and new beginnings. With Peter Orme's death, Dawn reflects on the fleeting memory of individuals in bustling New York, highlighting the city's brisk pace and short memory span. Moving away from her journalistic career, Dawn decides to spend the autumn and winter writing her second book in Michigan, buoyed by the companionship of Von Gerhard, with plans to accompany him to Vienna in spring. Their visit to Alma…
    • by LovelyMay Chapter XX of "Dawn O'Hara: The Girl Who Laughed" depicts a poignant moment when the main character and others come to say their farewells to Blackie, who is lying in a hospital bed, critically injured after a devastating accident. The chapter opens with a reminder of Blackie's presence in their lives through the description of his old, worn office coat, emphasizing how inanimate objects often outlast their owners. The narrative then recounts the accident that led to this moment, contrasting the immediate…
    • by LovelyMay In Chapter XIX of "Dawn O'Hara, The Girl Who Laughed" titled "A Turn of the Wheel," we witness the evolving dynamics between Dawn O'Hara, Peter Orme, and their surrounding circumstances. Dawn describes a regular day at work where her thoughts are interrupted by the sight of Peter, her husband, reminiscent of the days before his health declined. Despite his appearance, Peter's presence and behavior underscore the profound changes time has inflicted upon him, manifesting physically and emotionally. Norah,…
    • by LovelyMay Back from his journeys, seeking employment and inadvertently revealing his presence to those connected to Dawn. Blackie's vivid account details not only Peter's prowess in storytelling and billiards but also his disconcerting request for Dawn's whereabouts, suggesting his unawareness of her situation. The narrative takes an emotional turn as Blackie, revealing his motive, suggests that Dawn temporarily flee to avoid confrontation with Peter, who has unsettlingly reappeared in her life. Amid plans for…
    • by LovelyMay Two days before Dr. von Gerhard's planned departure, Dawn completes her book and sends it off, immediately regretting its perceived flaws. Only a select few knew of her project, leading to playful banter with her friend Blackie about her writing process. After sending off her manuscript, Dawn visits Blackie, noticing his unusual demeanor and discussing his plans for a significant vacation later in the year. A phone call from Von Gerhard interrupts, leading to plans for a supper date to discuss important…
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