Studies in love and in terror by Marie Belloc Lowndes
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"Studies in Love and in Terror" by Marie Belloc Lowndes is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The works explore themes of passion, betrayal, and the complexities of human relationships, often set against dramatic backdrops. Central to the narrative is Claire de Wissant, the mayor's wife, who navigates her feelings while intertwined with the lives of others, including her husband, Jacques, and the naval officer, Commander Dupré.
The opening of the story introduces Claire de Wissant as she stands on a cliff overlooking the sea, revealing her conflicted emotions about her husband and the English. She reflects on her connection to the submarines anchored in the bay, which generate a mix of pride and foreboding. The narrative hints at the dynamics of her relationships with her husband, the other officers, and particularly Commander Dupré, setting the stage for an exploration of love, loyalty, and the tensions that arise when duty clashes with personal desire. As the story unfolds, the foreshadowing of tragedy looms over their lives, demonstrating the fragility of human connections in times of crisis. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Lowndes, Marie Belloc, 1868-1947 |
|---|---|
| Title | Studies in love and in terror |
| Contents | Price of admiralty -- The child -- St. Catherine's eve -- The woman from purgatory -- Why they married. |
| Credits |
Produced by Suzanne Shell, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 76.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Horror tales, English |
| Subject | Love stories, English |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 26702 |
| Release Date | Sep 26, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 371 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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