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This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Arms and the woman: A romance is a novel that explores the internal tensions between aspiration and reality through the eyes of a young reporter in search of both love and professional recognition. The story opens with a chance encounter in a garden, where the narrator meets a woman whose beauty leaves a lasting impression on him. The encounter sets the tone for a journey shaped by admiration, distance, and the boundaries of social standing. Years later, a reunion on Block Island renews their acquaintance under changed circumstances. He has aged into experience but remains tethered to modest means, while she moves easily through the privileges of higher society. Their connection, both tender and restrained, unfolds in a world where professional dreams and romantic desires often conflict. The narrative reflects the personal cost of ambition, the quiet ache of unexpressed love, and the perseverance of a man unwilling to give up either hope or dignity. Through evocative dialogue and nuanced observation, the novel lays bare the emotional toll of trying to bridge divides that society resists closing.
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This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Arms and the woman: A romance is a novel that explores the internal tensions between aspiration and reality through the eyes of a young reporter in search of both love and professional recognition. The story opens with a chance encounter in a garden, where the narrator meets a woman whose beauty leaves a lasting impression on him. The encounter sets the tone for a journey shaped by admiration, distance, and the boundaries of social standing. Years later, a reunion on Block Island renews their acquaintance under changed circumstances. He has aged into experience but remains tethered to modest means, while she moves easily through the privileges of higher society. Their connection, both tender and restrained, unfolds in a world where professional dreams and romantic desires often conflict. The narrative reflects the personal cost of ambition, the quiet ache of unexpressed love, and the perseverance of a man unwilling to give up either hope or dignity. Through evocative dialogue and nuanced observation, the novel lays bare the emotional toll of trying to bridge divides that society resists closing.