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Acknowledgments explained

The author expresses gratitude to the Rev.

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The author expresses gratitude to the Rev. Father Augustine Howard, O.P., for reading the manuscript and providing criticisms.

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

Lady Laura’s emotional peak occurs when the stranger’s direct, intimate knowledge of her secret role in the sé…

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  • “I must express my gratitude to the Rev. Father Augustine Howard, O.P. , who has kindly read this book in manuscript and favored me with his criticisms.”

    The author thanks Father Augustine Howard for his helpful review of the manuscript.

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