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    • Aoife: The Wedding Planner Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The weight of responsibility bears heavily on Aoife, the wedding planner, as she reflects on the unsettling incident that has overshadowed what should have been a joyous occasion. From the moment she noticed the bridesmaid’s unusual demeanor in the morning, a nagging sense of concern lingered at the back of her mind. Yet, with a multitude of tasks demanding her attention, from coordinating vendors to managing last-minute requests from the wedding party, she found herself unable to act on her instincts.…
    • Hannah: The Plus-One Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The Plus-One dynamic is undeniable as Hannah feels an unexplainable pull towards Olivia, driven by an instinct she can’t ignore despite being advised to steer clear. The lively chatter and laughter from the marquee fade into the background as she ventures towards the secluded Folly, a place shrouded in solitude. There, she discovers Olivia, her once composed demeanor giving way to vulnerability, as she sits lost in thought, seemingly carrying a weight too heavy to bear. Without hesitation, Hannah…
    • Johnno: The Best Man Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Johnno wrestles with the painful realization that his friendship with Will has never been as solid as he once believed. While he had always recognized Will’s cunning nature, he assumed their bond would protect him from being on the receiving end of such ruthless behavior. That assumption shatters when he discovers that The Best Man he once trusted deliberately sabotaged his chance to co-host a television show, a project that was not only professionally promising but also deeply meaningful to him. The…
    • The Man Between Cover
      by LovelyMay The Man Between by P.G. Wodehouse is a humorous novel set in a small English village, where a charming but scheming man, known only as the “man between,” manipulates events and relationships, leading to a series of comedic misunderstandings and romantic entanglements.
    • CHAPTER XI -The man Between Cover
      by LovelyMay Europe, I shall come to America. If he comes to America, I shall go to Europe. I have taken an oath he shall never set eyes on his son, and I will keep my word." Ethel listened, awe-struck at the transformation in the once gentle, childlike Dora. The spirit of just retribution seemed to have waked in her, armed with a purpose implacable and torturing. Ethel understood the instinctive longing and demand of the English father for his male heir, and the extreme to which Dora pushed her revenge was both…
    • CHAPTER X -The man Between Cover
      by LovelyMay In "The Man Between," Chapter X, the narrative continues with Ethel and Tyrrel's deepening relationship through correspondence after Ethel’s husband, Colonel Rawdon's deteriorating health complicates their lives. As Tyrrel remains unable to leave Colonel Rawdon in his final hours, Ethel finds solace and closeness in their exchange of letters, illustrating the strength and intimacy of their bond despite physical separation. This detail underscores the narrative's examination of love's endurance and…
    • CHAPTER XII -The man Between Cover
      by LovelyMay In "The Man Between," the narrative contrasts profound emotional experiences with vibrant social scenes, capturing the characters' journey through grief, reunions, and the re-establishment of their lives in New York. The story unfolds with the character reflecting on her escape from an unhappy marriage by symbolically giving her wedding ring to her deceased child, affirming her independence and closure from her past. This act of liberation sets a poignant tone, juxtaposing personal loss with the pursuit of…
    • CHAPTER XIII -The man Between Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XIII of "The Man Between" chronicles a profound turn in the lives of Dora and those entwined with her destiny. After a moment of shared happiness, Ethel reveals to Tyrrel she received letters updating them on Dora's affairs. Dora, now in Paris, devotes herself to caring for her father, Mr. Denning, during his convalescence from a critical operation. The tableau painted is one of redemption and familial duty, where Dora exemplifies an idyllic daughter’s role contrary to her past tumults. The…
    • CHAPTER I -The man Between Cover
      by LovelyMay In the first chapter of "The Man Between," we're introduced to Ethel Rawdon, a nineteen-year-old girl living in New York City in January 1900. On a Saturday night, after returning from an uneventful party, Ethel reflects on the simplicity and beauty of her life so far. She converses with herself, undressing at a leisurely pace, enjoying her solitude, and then noticing two letters, one of which urgently summons her to her friend Dora Denning. Despite her initial reluctance due to it being Sunday—a day…
    • CHAPTER II -The man Between Cover
      by LovelyMay In Chapter II of "The Man Between," the narrative unfolds around a dinner at the Rawdon residence, presided over by Judge Rawdon. The atmosphere is initially tinged with anticipation, stemming from the judge's peculiar demeanor which suggests he harbors a secret or significant news. This secret pertains to the imminent arrival of Frederick Mostyn, a relative from the Judge’s maternal side, the Mostyns, which brings about mixed feelings among the residents. The chapter elaborates on the Rawdon family's…
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