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Secret Desires and Family Drama in a Storm
In a tense New York drawing room Frederic asks Lydia to marry him despite fears stirred by his father Brood and the enigmatic Ranjab. Lydia offers blunt truth about love and duty, urging restraint with Brood while planning a cautious future and promising support as they navigate jealousy, class, and a looming separation.
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New York
James 2
Dawes and Riggs
Frederic
Brood
Ranjab
Yvonne
Lydia
Lyddy
Freddy
Brooks
Ran Ryan
Jove
Delmonico's
Belasco
Reitord
James Broad
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