The Story of Ivy

Name: The Story of Ivy
Author: Marie Belloc Lowndes

The Story of Ivy follows Ivy Lexton, a beautiful woman grappling with financial ruin and a failing marriage, as she navigates a treacherous path of love, betrayal, and the dark consequences that arise from tragedy and suspicion. Amidst the turmoil of her husband's mysterious death, Ivy seeks a new life filled with hope and luxury, but the shadows of her past threaten to unravel her plans.

By Marie Belloc Lowndes · First published 1910 · Genre: Fiction, Drama, Romance · 23 chapters · 100,567 words

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The July sun shone slantwise into the ugly, almost sordid-looking bedroom where Ivy Lexton, still only half dressed, had just begun making up her lovely face in front of a tarnished, dust-powdered toilet-glass.

It was nine o'clock in the morning; an hour ago she had had her cup of tea and -- mindful of her figure -- the hard biscuit which was the only thing she allowed herself by way of breakfast. Her husband, hopelessly idle, easy-natured, well-bred Jervis Lexton, was still fast asleep in the little back bedroom his wife called his dressing-room, but which was their box-room and general "glory-hole."

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Work type: Novel
Author: Marie Belloc Lowndes
Date: 1910 CE
Language: English
Genres: Fiction, Drama, Romance, Mystery, Psychological
Length: 100,567 words
Structure: 23 chapters, 2,419 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Fiction — The book is a work of fiction that explores the life and experiences of the character Ivy.
Drama — The narrative contains dramatic elements, focusing on personal conflicts and emotional struggles.
Romance — Romantic themes are present as Ivy navigates relationships and love.
Mystery — The plot includes elements of mystery, particularly surrounding Ivy's character and her circumstances.