We Two: A Novel

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We Two: A Novel

by Edna Lyall

EN·~16 hours·44 chapters

Chapters

44 total

WE TWO

0:00

By Edna Lyall

3:16

CHAPTER I. Brian Falls in Love

24:16

CHAPTER II. From Effect to Cause

16:15

CHAPTER III. Life From Another Point of View

24:17

CHAPTER IV. “Supposing it is true!”

27:17

CHAPTER V. Erica's Resolve

35:16

CHAPTER VI. Paris

11:22

CHAPTER VII. What the New Year Brought

24:03

CHAPTER VIII. “Why Do You Believe It?”

17:46

Description

In bustling Bloomsbury, a newly‑minted doctor finds his daily routine marked by the rhythm of city life—familiar postmen, the clatter of omnibus wheels, and the soft hum of commuters. Yet among the countless faces that drift past, one bright‑eyed young woman catches his attention, stirring a curiosity that quickly deepens into something far more intimate. Their first encounters are tinged with the nervous excitement of strangers discovering a shared world, set against the backdrop of late‑Victorian London’s cafés, streetcar rides, and the ever‑changing crowd of the capital.

As their friendship blossoms, the novel explores the delicate balance between professional ambition and personal desire, questioning the conventions that bind both men and women. Through witty dialogue and finely observed society scenes, the story follows their journey from tentative acquaintances to steadfast partners, offering a thoughtful portrait of love, duty, and the courage required to reshape one’s destiny.

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Language

en

Duration

~16 hours (946K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Theresa Armao, and David Widger

Release date

1999-12-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Edna Lyall

Edna Lyall

1857–1903

A popular late-Victorian novelist writing as Edna Lyall, she blended lively storytelling with strong moral conviction and a generous, reform-minded spirit. Her books won a wide readership in the 1880s and 1890s, especially among readers drawn to fiction with conscience as well as plot.

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