Queen of Hearts by Fred M. White

Name: Queen of Hearts
Author: Fred M. White

The novel follows the story of Lady Mary, a young woman who is the daughter of a wealthy English aristocrat. She is sent to a finishing school in France, where she meets and falls in love with a young French nobleman, the Marquis de St. Pierre. The Marquis is a gambler and a womanizer, and Lady Mary soon finds herself in a difficult situation. She is torn between her love for the Marquis and her duty to her family. She must decide whether to follow her heart or to obey her family's wishes. The novel follows Lady Mary as she navigates the complexities of love, loyalty, and duty. Along the way, she discovers the power of her own strength and courage. In the end, she must make a difficult decision that will determine her future.

By Fred M. White · First published 1943 · Genre: Romance, Mystery, Thriller · 26 chapters · 45,396 words

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The younger of the two two men standing just outside the Royal enclosure at Ascot on that sunny Cup day heaved a sigh of relief as the more or less informal mannequin parade mingled with the well-dressed crowd and vanished. The other--tall and distinguished, with his silver hair and hawklike, aristocratic features, smiled just a little grimly as he caught the expression on his junior's face. His smile, though humorous and perhaps a trifle mocking, did not lack a certain austerity that hinted at stern determination of character behind the jauntiness of the mere man of the world.

"Yes," he said. "She is an amazingly pretty girl, but, if I were you, Tom, I would not think seriously about her."

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Work type: Novel
Author: Fred M. White
Date: 1943 CE
Language: English
Genres: Romance, Mystery, Thriller, Fantasy
Length: 45,396 words
Structure: 26 chapters, 1,022 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Romance — The title of the book, 'Queen of Hearts', implies a romantic story, and Fred M. White is known for writing romantic fiction.
Mystery — Fred M. White is known for writing mystery stories, and the title of the book implies a mysterious plot.
Thriller — The title of the book implies a thrilling story, and Fred M. White is known for writing thrillers.
Fantasy — The title of the book implies a fantastical story, and Fred M. White is known for writing fantasy stories.