333 Results with the "Mystery" genre


    • Chapter XI — The man Between Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XI begins with a vow sharp as steel, uttered not by a man of war, but by Dora—once gentle, now fiercely resolute. Her words carve a line through her past, setting the terms of her future. She declares that no matter where her husband moves, she will take her son elsewhere, ensuring father and child never meet. The clarity of her voice carries more than anger; it holds a sense of finality, of justice turned personal. Ethel, observing this transformation, is struck by how pain can harden a soul.…
    • Chapter X — The man Between Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter X begins with an emotional current that flows not through shared spaces, but through ink and paper. Ethel and Tyrrel, separated by circumstance, find a rhythm in their correspondence that draws them closer than proximity could. Their letters do more than update—they carry the weight of waiting, of hope suspended in delicate sentences. Tyrrel’s duty to the ailing Colonel Rawdon keeps him rooted, while Ethel’s quiet understanding gives him permission to stay without guilt. Each letter exchanged…
    • Chapter VIII — The man Between Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter VIII opens with a quiet clash between two women shaped by very different paths. Ethel Rawdon’s visit to Dora Stanhope at the Savoy Hotel is not born of sympathy but from obligation, a fact that lightly stings Dora. Dora’s expectations of shared emotional connection are met with Ethel’s firm independence and a reminder that not every decision must stem from emotional entanglement. Dora, visibly affected by the emptiness of her marriage to Basil Stanhope, reveals an increasing disconnection…
    • Chapter V ‑The man Between Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter V opens with Ethel making her way to visit her grandmother, carrying a quiet energy of confidence and curiosity. Her anticipation isn’t rooted in obligation but in the familiar comfort that comes from those few figures in life who know you deeply. As she steps into the room, her presence immediately lifts the atmosphere. The conversation that follows pivots quickly to recent events, particularly a dinner at the Dennings’ that left much to unpack. Her grandmother, ever the observer of propriety,…
    • Chapter IV — The man Between Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter IV opens with Ethel reclining in quiet comfort, the embers of the evening's social event still glowing in her mind. Sitting with her Aunt Ruth, she begins to unravel her impressions of the guests, curious about the night’s subtleties that often escaped plain observation. Ruth’s responses are measured and amused, revealing how often the surface of civility conceals undercurrents of ambition, disappointment, or intrigue. Their conversation naturally shifts to Mr. Marriot, a newcomer to their…
    • Chapter III — The man Between Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter III takes readers deeper into Frederick Mostyn’s journey as he navigates the vibrant world of New York. Far from the quieter landscapes of Yorkshire, Mostyn finds himself immersed in a city teeming with movement, ambition, and striking verticality. Each building seems to challenge the sky, and he marvels not only at their architecture but also at the ambition they represent. With every passing day, Mostyn feels more enthralled by the energy that pulses through every block. The city’s…
    • Chapter II — The man Between Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter II begins in the comfortable dining room of the Rawdon residence, where the Judge’s deliberate silence adds weight to the evening's mood. Everyone senses that something important is on his mind, and when he finally reveals the upcoming visit of Frederick Mostyn from England, the announcement ripples through the table. This news, while modest in tone, brings forth a tangle of emotions—from curiosity to hesitation. Mostyn, a relative from the Judge’s mother’s lineage, represents more than…
    • Chapter I — The man Between Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter I opens with Ethel Rawdon savoring a quiet evening in her Manhattan home, detached from the clamor of society and instead absorbed in her thoughts. The turn of the century has brought with it modern comforts, but Ethel finds joy in simplicity—a warm room, a good mirror, and the gentle rhythm of solitude. That peaceful moment is broken by the sight of a letter, which carries an urgency that makes her pause. Though it’s Sunday, traditionally a day for family breakfasts and mild debates with her…
    • 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 XIII — POIROT EXPLAINS Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XIII begins with Hercule Poirot gathering everyone to disclose the full truth behind the events that had unfolded at Styles Court. In this long-awaited reveal, the intricate sequence of deception, betrayal, and misdirection is finally untangled with precision. Poirot, true to his nature, had withheld many details not out of arrogance, but because premature disclosure might have jeopardized the entire investigation. His quiet analysis of personalities and timelines allowed him to stay ahead of those…
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