Temptation of Mayne and the Missing Manuscript
In early pages of a King's Walk London tale, Arthur Mayne recalls his friend Dick Vollenger, a journalist, and their shared studio life. Vollenger’s untimely death spurs Mayne to complete his own novel, The Touchstone of Life, drawn from Vollenger’s manuscript and a plan to publish soon, signaling a major literary event.
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In the Moorings of Fleet Lane a Bold Rescue
Mise Carton runs a two-person typewriting bureau and Violet Carlton, a witty writer, meets Mr Mayne aboard a yacht drama. He rescues Violet from a near drowning after a collision, then confesses deep love. Mayne vows marriage if Violet accepts, ending with their engagement and a future.
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Fragmented 19th century newspaper chatter and exchanges
A collage of brief quotes and snatches from various papers. The lines mix humor and everyday banter about earnings, debts, meals, and routines, with casual remarks on childhood memories and the tone of early press. The composite text reads like a scrapbook of period snippets rather than a single event.
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