Fleeing stepfather draws Myrtile into gambling world
Myrtile, a young French girl, flees a brutal stepfather and an unwanted fiancé and falls under the gaze of two Englishmen, Lord Gerald Dombay and Christopher Bant, who spirit her to Monte Carlo. Gerald clashes with Pauline de Pontere as Christopher warns of Gerald’s self serving nature and Myrtile’s fragile hopes for love. Gerald plans a supper party, while Myrtile clings to Gerald and resists Christopher’s attempts to protect her.
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Mystery of the De Ponlere women Deepens in Monte Carlo
Gerald and Christopher chase answers about the De Ponlere sisters in Monte Carlo. A Russian gambler, Papa Zubin, and a baccarat room intrigue weave through hotel bars, with Gerald’s pursuit of Pauline and Anastasie De Ponlere meeting a blunt confirmation from Henri Dubois that the sisters share the De Ponlere name and kin.
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Myrtile Seeks Love on a Terrace in Chapter VIII
Myrtile rises at seven, treks the terrace, and finds beauty and sadness in a new life abroad. She adores Gerald, blames Christopher for obstacles, and hopes for more time together while sewing daily for hotel meals.
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