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Stacpoole, H. De Vere (Henry De Vere)
1863
1951
Stacpoole, Henry De Vere
Stacpoole, H. de Vere
Passion fruit
$aNew York, NY :$bThe Ridgway Company, $c1924.
Roger Frank and Sue Clark
"Passion Fruit" by H. De Vere Stacpoole is a novel written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of New Caledonia, it explores themes of love, betrayal, and the complex dynamics between two sisters, Marianne and Cerise Ribot, as they navigate their feelings for the same man, Carstairs. The book delves into the darker sides of human nature and passion, illustrating how love can intertwine with deceit and tragedy. The story follows Carstairs, a charming young man who arrives in Noumea, where he quickly becomes enamored with Marianne, the more reserved of the two Ribot sisters. However, unbeknownst to him, Cerise has developed feelings for him as well. As Carstairs pursues a relationship with Marianne, tensions rise when Cerise finds herself drawn to him, leading to a complex web of lies and emotions. The climax reveals the deep betrayal and heartbreak that ensues when Carstairs suddenly leaves, prompting both sisters to confront the painful consequences of their entangled fates. Ultimately, the novel poses philosophical questions about guilt, revenge, and the repercussions of one's actions, leaving the reader to ponder the true nature of love and its impact on life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
https://archive.org/details/everybodys-magazine-v-51-n-02-1924-08
20230407121444stacpoole
1924
US
Reading ease score: 70.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Short stories
Sisters -- Fiction
Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Fiction
Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Twins -- Fiction
New Caledonia -- Fiction
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