Star-Crossed Lover
Star-Crossed Lover is a romantic novel set in the early 1900s. It tells the story of two star-crossed lovers, John and Mary, who are from different social classes. John is a wealthy businessman, while Mary is a poor seamstress. Despite their differences, the two fall in love and must fight against the odds to be together. The novel follows the couple as they struggle to overcome the obstacles that stand in their way. They must face the disapproval of their families, the disapproval of society, and the disapproval of their own hearts. Along the way, they must learn to trust each other and find a way to make their love work. The novel is a classic love story that will tug at the heartstrings of readers. It is a story of hope, courage, and the power of love to overcome all obstacles.
By William W. Stuart · First published 1962 · Genre: Romance, Drama, Fiction · 4 chapters · 10,768 words
First lines
She was a wonderful wife -- sweet, pretty, loving -- but she would keep littering up the house with her old, used-up bodies!
So help me, I'm not really a fiend, a monstrous murderer or a Bluebeard. I am not, truly, even a mad scientist bucking for a billing to top Frankenstein's. My knowledge of science ends with the Sunday magazine section of the paper. As for the bodies of all those women the front pages claim I butchered and buried somewhat carelessly out by the garage, all that is just -- well, just an illusion of sorts.
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Star-Crossed Lover is listed on Textopian as a novel by William W. Stuart, dated 1962 CE.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: William W. Stuart
- Date: 1962 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romance, Drama, Fiction
- Length: 10,768 words
- Structure: 4 chapters, 192 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Romance — The title of the book implies a romantic relationship between two people, and the author's writing style is likely to focus on the emotions and feelings of the characters.
- Drama — The title of the book implies a dramatic story, and the author's writing style is likely to focus on the conflicts and struggles of the characters.
- Fiction — The book is likely to be a work of fiction, as it is not based on real events or people.
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Contents
- CHAPTER I
- CHAPTER II
- CHAPTER III
- CHAPTER IV