Love and Lucy
Love and Lucy is a comedy of modern manners by Maurice Hewlett, published in 1916. Lucy Macartney has been married for years to a prosperous London solicitor who treats her well, pays her no attention and never once has surprised her. Then, one evening, she is kissed in the dark by someone she assumes to be her husband, and the small shock of it starts her wondering about the life she has settled for. The truth of the kiss, and the attentions of a family friend, carry the story to a conclusion that is kinder than farce. Hewlett, better known for his medieval romances, here writes about his own time with lightness and some sting. It is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, with the first chapter free.
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Frequently asked questions about Love and Lucy
Love and Lucy by Maurice Hewlett can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read Love and Lucy online?
Yes. Love and Lucy opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is Love and Lucy free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of Love and Lucy is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is Love and Lucy in the public domain?
Yes. Love and Lucy by Maurice Hewlett is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Love and Lucy?
About 4 h 03 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Love and Lucy?
Love and Lucy by Maurice Hewlett is filed under "Fiction" in the Vinteuil library.
