From the Car Behind

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From the Car Behind

by Eleanor M. (Eleanor Marie) Ingram

EN·~5 hours

Chapters

Description

Gerard, a strikingly handsome and effortlessly poised young man, spends an idle afternoon watching a lively practice race at a sprawling training camp. Among the four cars—a pair of gray machines, a dingy‑white one, and a delicate pink racer—he is drawn to the skill of the rose‑colored driver and the elegance of a richly dressed spectator who watches with a quiet, earnest intensity.

When the girl’s silk gown catches on a stair, Gerard steps in, steadying her with a gentle calm that sparks an immediate connection. Their brief exchange reveals a warmth and confidence that hint at deeper stories behind their polished exteriors, inviting listeners to wonder about the lives that have led them to this moment.

Set against the vibrant backdrop of the racetrack’s bustling energy, the opening promises a tale of youthful attraction, hidden ambitions, and the subtle thrill of a chance encounter that could change more than just the course of a race.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~5 hours (341K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2008-11-27

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Eleanor M. (Eleanor Marie) Ingram

1886–1921

An early 20th-century American novelist whose work ranged from adventure and romance to motoring fiction, she is now best remembered through surviving editions of novels like The Flying Mercury and The Unafraid.

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