Fleeing Lovers and a Gambler in a European Tale
In the serialized romance Synopsia Book One traces Myrtile, a spirited French girl fleeing a brutal stepfather, into the orbit of two Englishmen Gerald Dombey and Christopher Bent. Their alliance leads through Monte Carlo gambles, a Russia escape caper, and a courtship triangle with Pauline de Poire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oine
Myrtlile
Lord Erald Dombey
Christopher Bent
Carlo
Kayne
Myrtile
Gerald and Myrtile in a Tangled Family Debate
In a strained family scene Mary defends Gerald as thoughtless but not to blame for Myrtile s affair. His father calls Gerald an ass for choosing a risky match over Russia’s girl, and laments class and loyalty while urging Myrtile’s happiness. Mary counters with resigned realism about men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald
Myrtile
Russia
Mary
News of Gerald Hume's Safe Return From Russia
Elsa Francks recounts a perilous seven month escape from a fortress hospital to Poland and Germany, revealing her role in aiding Gerald Hume's escape and bringing him to Charing Cross hospital, while sparing no detail of the dangers and trials faced along the way.
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Gerald
Myrtile
Pauline
Russia
Sokar
Major Kroasneys
Elsa Francks
Major Krossneys
Grand Duke
Paul
Mary
Lord Dombey
Lady Mary
Charing Cross Hospital
Hinterleys House
Richards
Dombey
Poland
Ivan Krossneys
Ivan
Germany
Warsaw
Fenchurch Street
Gerald Hume
Christopher Returns to Hampstead Home Amid Uncertain Health
In Chapter VIII Christopher sits after delivering his maiden speech while Gerald leaves the nursing home. Doctors warn his frail condition and waning self control haunt him as Mary plans to confront Pauline De Pomberes. Gerald has heard nothing from them despite his six letters, and they may have left South Kensington. Mary offers to search, but the couple fears no news will come. Madame and mademoiselle were to continue next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald
Pauline de Po- Hiere
Christopher
Mary
Gore D’a Asiater
Myrtile
Christopher Bent Peally
Zubin
de Ponteres
Elsa Franks
Ile
Ahrensein
No. 29
No. 20
Ivan Krossneys
Petrograd
Ahrengein
England
Lady Mary
Terleys House
Pauline
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Stuht-Hink Bldg
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