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White Dove

White Dove

Written by: William John Locke
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In White Dove, we follow Sylvester Lanyon, a grieving doctor struggling with the loss of his beloved wife. His young daughter, Dorothy, finds solace living with her grandfather, Matthew, in their expansive country home. A visit to his father reignites old flames as Sylvester reconnects with Ella, a childhood friend. However, while caring for a dying friend, Sylvester uncovers a shocking secret that shatters his world. In a moment of turmoil, he decides to leave his daughter and Ella behind to pursue his research in London. Meanwhile, Ellas path intertwines with Roderick, another of Sylvesters friends, setting off a chain of events that forever binds their lives together. - Summary by Simon EversCopyright 19th and 20th Century Fiction Drama & Plays Social Sciences
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