The Knave of Diamonds by Ethel M. Dell
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"The Knave of Diamonds" by Ethel M. Dell is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around the mysterious and captivating interactions between Anne Carfax, a stately woman, and Nap Errol, a charming yet enigmatic man. As they navigate social gatherings and the complexities of their own emotions, themes of love, duty, and personal identity begin to unfold. At the start of the story, we are introduced
to Anne Carfax, who is at a dance but feels disconnected from the festivities. She is engaged in a tense and intriguing encounter with Nap Errol, who initially mistakes her for someone else but quickly strikes up a conversation that hints at deeper connections to come. As they play a magic card game, they flirt with ideas of fate and romance, suggesting that Anne's life is about to change significantly. Their dialogue reveals a mix of light-hearted banter and deeper philosophical discussions about love and personal fulfillment, setting the stage for a complex relationship infused with tension and the promise of excitement. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Dell, Ethel M. (Ethel May), 1881-1939 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Knave of Diamonds |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Knave_of_Diamonds_(novel) |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Suzanne Shell, Project Gutenberg Beginners Projects, Mary Meehan, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 85.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Love stories |
| Subject | Americans -- England -- Fiction |
| Subject | Brothers -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 12484 |
| Release Date | Jun 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 424 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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