"What Dreams May Come" by Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton is a story that starts in the stunning city of Constantinople, where cultures mix and secrets hide behind every corner. A bored young Englishman named Harold Dartmouth is trying to find his purpose when he meets Weir Penrhyn, a gorgeous and strange Welsh woman, at a fancy dinner party in the English Embassy. Their connection hints at bigger ideas about fate, wanting something more in life, and finding someone to truly connect with, all set against a backdrop of high society and hidden desires. As Harold and Weir get to know each other, the author shows the clash between what society expects of them and what they really want deep down, hinting at drama and revelations to come. The gorgeous setting and intriguing relationships make the beginning of this novel a window into a world of beauty and mystery.
What Dreams May Come
By Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton
In a city of splendor and secrets, a restless soul finds himself drawn to a mysterious woman, sparking a dance of destiny and desire that threatens to shatter the gilded cage of society.
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About the AuthorGertrude Franklin Horn Atherton was an American writer. Many of her novels are set in her home state of California. Her bestselling novel Black Oxen (1923) was made into a silent movie of the same name. In addition to novels, she wrote short stories, essays, and articles for magazines and newspapers on such issues as feminism, politics, and war.
Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton was an American writer. Many of her novels are set in her home state of California. Her bestselling novel Black Oxen (1923) was made into a silent movie of the same name. In addition to novels, she wrote short stories, essays, and articles for magazines and newspapers on such issues as feminism, politics, and war.
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