John Dormer and the romance found beyond the study
A writer reflects on a novel named John Dormer and realizes the character mirrors his own life. Wealth enables travel and romance, prompting him to select Beatrice as a capable companion and guardian for his children, trusting her with power of attorney as he plans life beyond the counting house.
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John Dormer
Felicia
John
Myseelf
Widlower
Beatrice
Home romance found waiting after voyage tale
The narrator ends a long quest for the ideal partner after travel and finds Beatrice, his former lover, now mother to his children. He returns to their home in Marseilles to discover Beatrice and the children, with Elsa and Bob, warmly awaiting him. He embraces Beatrice, realizing the true romance was the family at home.
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South Africa
Union-Castle Lire
Marseilles
Mediterranean
Beatrice
Bob
Elsa
Southampton
Mrs. Richards
Ack
Jack
Cape Town
Queen’s Hotel
Mance
Joly
Sn Smateur
Queen’s
Transvaal
Natal
Europe
Egypt
Famey
Beatrice Bald
Felicia
Suntic
Soose
Marion
Robert
David
Christmas Eve Revelation at Le Petite Oiseau
Marion finds belonging and purpose beyond Robert Wainwright as she shares Christmas Eve with David. In a warm Paris bistro, she discovers meaning in helping dreams, while the first generation marks a hopeful new year.
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Pierre
Send Hand
David
Marion
Roze
le Petite Oiseau
Monsieur
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