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Glyn, Elinor
1864
1943
Glyn, Elinor Sutherland
One Day
A sequel to 'Three Weeks'
Conjecturally attributed to Elinor Glyn, author of 'Three Weeks," #8899.
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"One Day" by Elinor Glyn is a novel that serves as a sequel to "Three Weeks," likely written in the early 20th century. The story follows Paul Zalenska, a young prince burdened by the expectations of an arranged marriage to Princess Elodie of Austria, as he navigates his feelings of rebellion against the constraints of royal life. Through his journey, he encounters a captivating American girl named Opal Ledoux, whose passionate and free-spirited nature challenges his royal obligations and awakens his desire for deeper experiences in life. The opening of the novel introduces the angst of Paul as he receives the letter outlining his engagement to Elodie, which he scornfully resents, viewing the arrangement as a loss of his freedom. While at a garden party in London, he overhears a conversation between Opal and her cousin, which deeply stirs him and draws him to her captivating voice, igniting a yearning for a life filled with genuine emotion and experience. Paul's interactions with various characters hint at a complexity within him, revealing the conflict between duty and personal desire that sits at the heart of the narrative. As the story unfolds, it sets the stage for a rich exploration of love, identity, and the choices that define one's destiny. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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