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White Dove

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White Dove by William John Locke is a beautifully written novel that takes readers on a journey through love, loss, and redemption. The story follows the protagonist, White Dove, a woman who must navigate the complexities of her relationships with the men in her life while also dealing with her own inner demons.

Locke's writing is poetic and evocative, drawing readers into White Dove's world with vivid descriptions and a keen eye for detail. The characters are fully realized and complex, making you feel both their joys and sorrows as they struggle to find happiness and fulfilment.

The novel is set against the backdrop of early 20th-century France, adding a sense of time and place that enriches the story. The themes of love, sacrifice, and forgiveness are explored in a powerful and thought-provoking way that will leave readers contemplating their own lives and relationships.

Overall, White Dove is a moving and poignant novel that will leave a lasting impression on readers. Locke's storytelling is both captivating and thought-provoking, making this book a must-read for fans of literary fiction.

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Sylvester Lanyon, a doctor, is mourning the early death of his wife. His young daughter Dorothy is living with his father, Matthew, also a widower, in a large country house. While visiting his father, Sylvester takes up with Ella, a childhood friend. While tending a dying friend, Sylvester discovers a secret about him which turns his world upside down. He abruptly decides to move to London to continue his researches there, leaving Ella and his daughter behind.
Also moving to London, Ella meets Roderick, another friend of Sylvester’s, and the story continues from there as the lives of the three become bound up together. - Summary by Simon Evers


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