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Merry-Go-Round

Merry-Go-Round

By: W. Somerset Maugham
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In Merry-Go-Round, Basil Kent finds himself in a whirlwind of emotions when he marries Jenny Bush out of a sense of duty after an unexpected pregnancy. However, his heart truly belongs to the enchanting Hilda Murray. Meanwhile, Grace Castillyon, a respected married woman, is captivated by the charm of the much younger Reggie Bassett, who is merely toying with her affections. Bella Langton is determined to marry Herbert Field, who is gravely ill, believing that their union will enable him to escape his suffering during the winter months. As these intertwined relationships unfold, the observant Miss Ley and Frank Hurrell add their own narratives to this tapestry of love, longing, and societal expectations. - Summary by Lilith BrandaCopyright 19th and 20th Century Fiction Drama & Plays Social Sciences
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  • 028 - Chapter 15

    028 - Chapter 15
    Feb 21 2026
    In Merry-Go-Round, Basil Kent finds himself in a whirlwind of emotions when he marries Jenny Bush out of a sense of duty after an unexpected pregnancy. However, his heart truly belongs to the enchanting Hilda Murray. Meanwhile, Grace Castillyon, a respected married woman, is captivated by the charm of the much younger Reggie Bassett, who is merely toying with her affections. Bella Langton is determined to marry Herbert Field, who is gravely ill, believing that their union will enable him to escape his suffering during the winter months. As these intertwined relationships unfold, the observant Miss Ley and Frank Hurrell add their own narratives to this tapestry of love, longing, and societal expectations. - Summary by Lilith Branda
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    35 mins
  • 027 - Chapter 14

    027 - Chapter 14
    Feb 21 2026
    In Merry-Go-Round, Basil Kent finds himself in a whirlwind of emotions when he marries Jenny Bush out of a sense of duty after an unexpected pregnancy. However, his heart truly belongs to the enchanting Hilda Murray. Meanwhile, Grace Castillyon, a respected married woman, is captivated by the charm of the much younger Reggie Bassett, who is merely toying with her affections. Bella Langton is determined to marry Herbert Field, who is gravely ill, believing that their union will enable him to escape his suffering during the winter months. As these intertwined relationships unfold, the observant Miss Ley and Frank Hurrell add their own narratives to this tapestry of love, longing, and societal expectations. - Summary by Lilith Branda
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    38 mins
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