Tales of two peopleAnthony Hope
Tales of two people
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Original author: Anthony Hope
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"Tales of Two People" by Anthony Hope is a collection of short stories published in 1907. These interconnected tales explore the romantic entanglements, social maneuverings, and moral dilemmas of English society's upper classes. From disputed property rights that spark unexpected courtships to impoverished princesses working as governesses, the stories weave through drawing rooms and country estates. Hope examines themes of class, fortune, and reputation as his characters navigate engagements, inheritances, and the delicate balance between duty and desire in Edwardian England.
Tales of two people, by Anthony Hope. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #49630.
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21 Chapters
- 1.Chapter I: Ambrose, Lord Lynborough1,458 words
- 2.Chapter II: Largely Topographical2,353 words
- 3.Chapter III: Of Law and Natural Rights2,129 words
- 4.Chapter IV: The Message of a Padlock2,274 words
- 5.Chapter V: The Beginning of War2,302 words
- 6.Chapter VI: Exercise Before Breakfast2,469 words
- 7.Chapter VII: Another Wedge!2,035 words
- 8.Chapter VIII: The Marchesa Moves2,536 words
- 9.Chapter IX: Lynborough Drops a Catch2,788 words
- 10.Chapter X: In the Last Resort!1,894 words
- 11.Chapter XI: An Armistice2,365 words
- 12.Chapter XII: An Embassage2,119 words
- 13.Chapter XIII: The Feast of St John Baptist (1)8,726 words
- 14.Chapter XIII: The Feast of St John Baptist (2)8,775 words
- 15.Chapter XIII: The Feast of St John Baptist (3)8,674 words
- 16.Chapter XIII: The Feast of St John Baptist (4)8,731 words
- 17.Chapter XIII: The Feast of St John Baptist (5)8,766 words
- 18.Chapter XIII: The Feast of St John Baptist (6)8,560 words
- 19.Chapter XIII: The Feast of St John Baptist (7)8,721 words
- 20.Chapter XIII: The Feast of St John Baptist (8)8,595 words
- 21.Chapter XIII: The Feast of St John Baptist (9)233 words