A Dozen Ways of Love


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(4.7 stars; 8 reviews)

A Dozen Ways of Love presents a captivating collection of romantic short stories by Lily Dougall, each exploring the multifaceted nature of love. Through a variety of characters and settings, Dougall delves into the complexities of relationships, revealing the joys and challenges that come with affection.

Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century society, these stories reflect the nuances of love in its many forms—be it passionate, unrequited, or enduring. Dougall's keen observations and rich characterizations invite listeners to ponder the different ways love can manifest and transform lives.

This collection stands out for its thoughtful exploration of emotional depth and the human experience, making it a reflective listen for anyone intrigued by the intricacies of love and connection.

Chapters

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Young Love 32:26 Read by hexabee
A Marriage Made in Heaven 33:08 Read by MaryAnn
Thrift 21:08 Read by hexabee
A Taint in the Blood, Chapter I 19:06 Read by Andrei Borissenko
A Taint in the Blood, Chapter II 11:38 Read by Lynne T
A Taint in the Blood, Chapter III 19:58 Read by Lynne T
A Taint in the Blood, Chapter IV 18:58 Read by Andrei Borissenko
Hath Not a Jew Eyes? 15:58 Read by FineOrangePekoe
A Commercial Traveller 33:39 Read by MaryAnn
The Syndicate Baby 32:11 Read by Mike Pelton
Witchcraft 26:03 Read by Natalie Paula
The Girl Who Believed in the Saints 19:30 Read by Mike Pelton
The Pauper's Golden Day 24:29 Read by JamesMcAndrew
The Soul of a Man, Chapter I 25:54 Read by JamesMcAndrew
The Soul of a Man, Chapter II 23:47 Read by JamesMcAndrew
The Soul of a Man, Chapter III 20:40 Read by JamesMcAndrew
A Freak of Cupid, Chapter I 12:36 Read by MaryAnn
A Freak of Cupid, Chapter II 20:48 Read by MaryAnn
A Freak of Cupid, Chapter III 14:00 Read by MaryAnn
A Freak of Cupid, Chapter IV 25:53 Read by MaryAnn
A Freak of Cupid, Chapter V 18:45 Read by MaryAnn
A Freak of Cupid, Chapter VI 15:11 Read by MaryAnn

Reviews

Pleasant


(4 stars)

Some of the stories are better than the others. Cute for the most part.

charming


(5 stars)

the author has an excellent and engaging style. no modern slang, thank God.