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Dark Flower

Dark Flower

By: John Galsworthy
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 In The Dark Flower, Galsworthy presents a profound exploration of love and desire. As spring heralds new beginnings, Lennan finds himself captivated by a love that is tantalizingly out of reach—a forbidden romance that challenges his very essence. As he navigates the complexities of life, he experiences two contrasting types of love one that offers comfort and companionship, and another that is wild, passionate, and fraught with peril. Ultimately, Lennan settles into a seemingly safe marriage, but the thrill of danger resurfaces with the arrival of a young mistress. He must confront a pivotal choice between the familiar and the exhilaratingly new, leading to a poignant climax as he witnesses the fragile carnation succumb to flames. - Summary by Lynne ThompsonCopyright Romance Stories Art Drama & Plays Literary History & Criticism
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  • 045 - Vii

    045 - Vii
    Feb 18 2026
    In The Dark Flower, Galsworthy presents a profound exploration of love and desire. As spring heralds new beginnings, Lennan finds himself captivated by a love that is tantalizingly out of reach—a forbidden romance that challenges his very essence. As he navigates the complexities of life, he experiences two contrasting types of love one that offers comfort and companionship, and another that is wild, passionate, and fraught with peril. Ultimately, Lennan settles into a seemingly safe marriage, but the thrill of danger resurfaces with the arrival of a young mistress. He must confront a pivotal choice between the familiar and the exhilaratingly new, leading to a poignant climax as he witnesses the fragile carnation succumb to flames. - Summary by Lynne Thompson
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    9 mins
  • 044 - darkflower galsworthy

    044 - darkflower galsworthy
    Feb 17 2026
    In The Dark Flower, Galsworthy presents a profound exploration of love and desire. As spring heralds new beginnings, Lennan finds himself captivated by a love that is tantalizingly out of reach—a forbidden romance that challenges his very essence. As he navigates the complexities of life, he experiences two contrasting types of love one that offers comfort and companionship, and another that is wild, passionate, and fraught with peril. Ultimately, Lennan settles into a seemingly safe marriage, but the thrill of danger resurfaces with the arrival of a young mistress. He must confront a pivotal choice between the familiar and the exhilaratingly new, leading to a poignant climax as he witnesses the fragile carnation succumb to flames. - Summary by Lynne Thompson
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    7 mins
  • 043 - darkflower galsworthy

    043 - darkflower galsworthy
    Feb 16 2026
    In The Dark Flower, Galsworthy presents a profound exploration of love and desire. As spring heralds new beginnings, Lennan finds himself captivated by a love that is tantalizingly out of reach—a forbidden romance that challenges his very essence. As he navigates the complexities of life, he experiences two contrasting types of love one that offers comfort and companionship, and another that is wild, passionate, and fraught with peril. Ultimately, Lennan settles into a seemingly safe marriage, but the thrill of danger resurfaces with the arrival of a young mistress. He must confront a pivotal choice between the familiar and the exhilaratingly new, leading to a poignant climax as he witnesses the fragile carnation succumb to flames. - Summary by Lynne Thompson
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    7 mins
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